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This image depicts chocolate cream cheese frosting being piped onto moist chocolate cake. as described on this blog post on lesliecooks.com.

Creamy Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting

This is the best chocolate frosting you will find anywhere. I love it because it's rich and smooth but not too sweet. Perfect for when you want a frosting that will compliment a cake without overpowering it. It is perfectly spreadable and pipes like a dream.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 1 sheet cake
Calories 256 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 8oz package of cream cheese 226g, softened
  • ½ cup butter, 1 stick 113g, softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract 5g
  • ½ tsp salt 3g
  • ¼ cup natural cocoa powder 25g
  • 2 tsp strong coffee
  • 3 cup powdered sugar 360g

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, add the cream cheese and butter. Beat until smooth and creamy.
  • Add in the vanilla and salt. Beat until well combined.
  • Slowly beat in the cocoa powder and coffee. Once cocoa powder and coffee are beat in thoroughly, slowly beat in the powdered sugar until you have a smooth creamy frosting.
  • Enjoy!!

Notes

Nutrition Disclaimer: **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a API program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**

Nutrition

Serving: 62gCalories: 256kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 218mgPotassium: 56mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gCalcium: 23mg
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