Creamy Chocolate Frosting
📜 Collection: John B. Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Desserts A rich and smooth cream cheese chocolate frosting that easily spreads over any cooled cake. Perfectly balanced with sweet confectioners sugar and melted unsweetened chocolate.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 0 mins | None | 1 cake |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Electric mixer
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 pkg. | Cream Cheese | Softened |
| 3 tbsp. | Milk | Added one tablespoon at a time |
| 2 1/2 c. | Confectioners Sugar | Sifted |
| 2 sq. | Unsweetened Chocolate | Melted |
| 1/8 tsp. | Salt | None |
Instructions
Step 1: Mixing and Frosting
- Soften 1 pkg. cream cheese by adding 3 tbsp. milk, 1 tablespoon at a time.
- Add gradually 2 1/2 c. sifted confectioners sugar, blending well after each addition.
- Blend in 2 sq. unsweetened chocolate, melted, and 1/8 tsp. salt.
- Beat until smooth and fluffy.
- Frost top and sides of cooled cake.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store the frosting covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; bring to room temperature and re-whip before using.
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