Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting

Take your cupcakes to the next level with Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting! This silky smooth luscious frosting takes only 10 minutes to make and tastes just like chocolate cheesecake.

📝 Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter (room temperature)
• 8 ounces cream cheese (full fat) (room temperature)
• 3 cups powdered sugar (measured and then sifted)
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Beat the butter and cream cheese with an electric mixer for 2-3 minutes until there are no lumps. (Use the paddle attachment if using a stand mixer.)
2. 2Add the sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla and salt. Start mixing at a slow speed until all ingredients are wet. Beat on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
3. 3Spread over cake or place in a piping bag fitted with a pipping tip (I used M1) and pipe onto cake or cupcakes.