Description

This rich and fluffy Chocolate Whipped Cream Cream Cheese Frosting is perfect for adding a decadent touch to cupcakes or cakes. Made with softened cream cheese, unsalted butter, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and chilled heavy whipping cream, this frosting combines creamy textures with a deep chocolate flavor. It whips up light and airy, making it ideal to frost 12 cupcakes or cover a 9-inch cake beautifully.

Ingredients

Frosting Ingredients

8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled

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Instructions

Prepare the Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter. Using an electric mixer, beat on medium speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add Cocoa Powder and Sugar: Gradually add the sifted unsweetened cocoa powder and powdered sugar to the cream cheese mixture. Continue beating on low speed to avoid powder flying, then increase to medium speed until fully incorporated and smooth.
Incorporate Vanilla Extract: Add the teaspoon of vanilla extract to the mixture and beat briefly to blend the flavor evenly throughout the frosting.
Whip the Heavy Cream: In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream using an electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. This usually takes about 3-4 minutes.
Fold Whipped Cream Into Frosting: Carefully fold the whipped cream into the chocolate cream cheese mixture with a spatula. Gently combine until the frosting is light, airy, and evenly blended without deflating the whipped cream.
Chill and Use: Refrigerate the frosting for at least 15 minutes to firm up slightly before using it to frost cupcakes or a cake. Spread or pipe as desired.

Notes

Make sure the cream cheese and butter are at room temperature to avoid lumps.
Sift the powdered sugar and cocoa powder to ensure a smooth frosting texture.
Chilling the heavy cream and bowl helps achieve better volume when whipping.
Use the frosting within 2 days for best freshness and texture when stored in the refrigerator.
Bring the frosting to room temperature before spreading if it becomes too firm.