Chocolate Whipped Cream Frosting

chocolate frosting on a whisk in a mixer

4.09 from 72 votes

Chocolate Whipped Cream Frosting

Chocolate Whipped Cream Frosting is as light and fluffy as whipped cream but includes a small amount of cream cheese to stabilize it for spreading and piping.

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Dessert

Keyword: easy dessert recipe, easy snack recipe, frosting

Servings:

Author: Jess Smith via Inquiring Chef

Cost: $4.00

Equipment

Stand or Hand Mixer

Ingredients

3 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1/2 cup powdered sugar
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 cup heavy / whipping cream, chilled

Instructions

Place the cream cheese in the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on low-medium until the cream cheese is very smooth, about 2 minutes.
To the cream cheese, add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder. Turn the mixer on low and then slowly increase speed to medium until the dry ingredients are mixed into the cream cheese (it will be very thick).
With the mixer running, slowly pour the heavy cream down the side of the bowl. When all of the heavy cream is added, increase speed to medium-high and beat until stiff peaks form. If the frosting is too thick to spread with a spatula, add more cream a bit at a time.
Refrigerate until ready to use.

Notes

Make ahead - This frosting can be made up to a day ahead. Make it as directed, transfer it to a container, and cover with plastic wrap, pressing down to seal the top of the frosting. When you’re ready to use the frosting, take it out of the refrigerator about 30 minutes before using. Give it a few really good stirs with a whisk before spreading it on cake / cupcakes.

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