Chocolate Espresso Cream Frosting
A rich, creamy frosting with bold chocolate flavors and just the right amount of sweetness.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces of cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup of butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon of espresso powder
- 4-5 tablespoons of heavy cream
- 2-2 1/2 cups of confectioners sugar
- a pinch of salt
Instructions
- Whip 8 ounces of room temperature cream cheese in a stand mixer or large bowl using an electric hand mixer until it is smooth and creamy
- Add 1/2 cup of room temperature butter and whip until combined
- Add 1/2 cup of cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon of espresso powder and a pinch of salt and mix to combine
- Gradually add 2 cups of confectioners sugar while mixing on low speed
- If the frosting becomes too tight, add a few tablespoons of heavy cream until you achieve your desired consistency
- Taste and add the remaining confectioners sugar if you want the frosting to be sweeter
- Use your chocolate espresso cream frosting to frost fully cooled cakes, cupcakes, doughnuts or cookies