This ultra creamy chocolate cream cheese frosting is easy to make with only 5 ingredients! It can go on cake, cupcakes, and more!

Side view of chocolate cream cheese frosting.

I wanted to make a fool proof chocolate cream cheese frosting recipe. The type of recipe that will be your forever go to frosting. This is exactly that!

It uses butter and cream cheese to give it the fluffy texture. It uses powdered sugar and cocoa powder (specifically dutch process for richer chocolate), and a little bit of vanilla.

I have tips and tricks and process photos to easily help you make this recipe! I used this frosting for my triple chocolate cake.

Close up of frosting.

Tips for making chocolate cream cheese frosting

Here are my tips, so yours turns out like this recipe! Note this recipe is for 12 cupcakes. Double it for a full cake.

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  • Tip 1: Make sure your butter and cream cheese is at the same room temperature. If you notice the cream cheese is slightly colder, it can cause the frosting to split.
  • Tip 2: Beat the butter first for 2 minutes and then the cream cheese for 1 minute is key! You want to make sure the frosting is nice and fluffy. Don’t add them both in at the same time. It will be a denser frosting.
  • Tip 3: Make sure to sift the powdered sugar and cocoa powder together. If you notice a gritty frosting, this is why! Sift them both to get a smoother frosting.
Whipped butter in a bowl.
Beat the butter first for 2 minutes.
Whipped butter and cream cheese in a glass bowl.
Add the cream cheese and beat for 2 minute. It should look this fluffy.
Top view of chocolate cream cheese frosting.
Decorated cake on a wood board.

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Side view of chocolate cream cheese frosting.
5 from 1 review

Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting

Stephanie Rutherford
This is the perfect recipe to make the most silkiest chocolate cream cheese frosting. It is perfect for cakes and cupcakes.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
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Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 8 oz Cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 3/4 cup Powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1/3 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder, use dutch process
  • 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Make sure your butter and cream cheese is room temperature. If the cream is even a little cold, the frosting can split.
    1 cup Unsalted butter, 8 oz Cream cheese
  • In a large bowl, sift the powdered sugar and cocoa powder together. Set aside
    1 3/4 cup Powdered sugar, 1/3 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • Using a mixer, beat the butter on high speed for 2 minutes. Scrape the bowl using a baking rubber spatula. Add in the cream cheese and beat on high speed for 1 minute.
  • Add in half of the powdered sugar/cocoa powder and mix on low until just combined. Add in the rest of the powdered sugar and mix.
  • Scrape the bowl and add in the vanilla. Beat on high speed until creamy. Then, it is ready to use!
    1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
Calories: 208kcal, Carbohydrates: 21g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 22g, Saturated Fat: 14g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 60mg, Sodium: 62mg, Potassium: 66mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 727IU, Calcium: 26mg, Iron: 0.4mg
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