Red Velvet Chocolate Cake Icing
Indulge in the decadent allure of this Red Velvet Chocolate Cake Icing, a velvety-smooth frosting that’s perfect for elevating your favorite red velvet cakes and cupcakes. This luscious recipe combines tangy cream cheese and buttery richness with the bittersweet depth of unsweetened cocoa powder, creating a balance of flavors that's irresistibly indulgent. Fluffed to perfection with heavy cream and a hint of vanilla, this icing is gloriously creamy yet light, making it easy to spread or pipe for show-stopping dessert presentations. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a simple yet elegant touch for special occasions or any time you crave a bakery-worthy finish. Plus, it stores beautifully, so you can make it ahead with ease. Try this dreamy chocolate cream cheese frosting for a rich twist on your red velvet creations!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups Powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 tablespoons Cocoa powder, unsweetened
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Heavy cream
- 0.125 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter.
Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy, about 2–3 minutes.
Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating on low speed to avoid a sugar cloud. Once incorporated, increase to medium speed and mix until fully combined.
Add the cocoa powder, vanilla extract, heavy cream, and salt to the mixture.
Beat on medium speed for an additional 2–3 minutes until the icing is fluffy and smooth. If the icing is too thick, add a splash more heavy cream, 1 teaspoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
Taste the icing and adjust the sweetness or cocoa flavor if needed by adding a bit more powdered sugar or cocoa powder.
Use immediately to frost cooled red velvet cake layers or cupcakes. The icing can also be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days; bring to room temperature and re-whip before using if needed.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3684 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 187.4 g | 240% | |
| Saturated Fat | 115.8 g | 579% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 539 mg | 180% | |
| Sodium | 1067 mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 507.1 g | 184% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.0 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 492.9 g | ||
| Protein | 18.5 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 276 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 499 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
