This creamy chocolate cream cheese frosting is made from simple ingredients but has big flavor. It is the perfect topping for everything from a classic yellow cake to a rich chocolate cake. It has the perfect amount of cream cheese tang and chocolate. If your sweet tooth is acting up, you may be tempted to eat it straight from the mixing bowl!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Total Time10 minutesmins
Servings: 12Servings (Enough to generously frost a 9x13" cake)
In a large bowl, beat the room temperature cream cheese and butter together until the mixture is smooth and fluffy. Be sure the scrape the sides of the bowl a few times along the way.
Add the powdered sugar, cocoa powder and vanilla, mixing on low speed until combined.
Stir in a Tablespoon of milk. Add a little bit more milk if necessary to get the desired texture.
Spread over cooled cake or cupcakes right away or chill first for a thicker consistency.
Cream cheese frosting can hold at room temperature for several hours, but should be refrigerated for longer storage.