Ingredients
– ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
– 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened (brick-style, not spreadable)
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– ¼ teaspoon salt
– 3 ½ cups (440 g) powdered sugar
– ½ cup (50 g) natural cocoa powder
Instructions
1-First, in a large bowl, combine the unsalted butter and cream cheese, then beat with an electric mixer until creamy, well-combined, and lump-free.
2-Next, add the vanilla extract and salt, stirring well to incorporate the flavors.
3-Gradually add the powdered sugar with the mixer on low speed until it’s fully mixed in, avoiding any mess.
4-Then, add the cocoa powder and beat until thoroughly combined, making sure to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl.
5-Finally, apply the frosting to a completely cooled cake or cupcakes for the best results.
Last Step:
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🍫 Use cocoa powder instead of melted chocolate for rich flavor.
🧁 Sift cocoa powder with powdered sugar to avoid lumps, especially for piping.
🧈 Ensure butter and cream cheese are softened before beating to prevent lumps.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Frosting, Dessert
- Method: Mixing, Beating
Nutrition
- Calories: 139 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 56 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 21 mg