Chocolate Cheese Frosting

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Dark chocolate frosting. The cream cheese cuts the sweetness and gives it a wonderful tangy flavor. Perfect with the Dark Chocolate Cake.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
3 - 1/2 cups

Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

  • 4 tablespoons milk

  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar

  • ¼ cup butter, softened

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

  1. In a bowl, beat together the cream cheese, 3 tablespoons milk, confectioner's sugar, butter, vanilla, cocoa, and cinnamon to a spreadable consistency. Beat in additional milk if necessary. For a darker frosting add more cocoa or up to 4 ounces melted chocolate. Spread onto cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

268 Calories
11g Fat
43g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 268
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 86mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 43g 16%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 40g
Protein 2g
Calcium 28mg 2%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 88mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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