Best 20 Chocolate Cream Frosting Recipes

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Indulge in a delectable journey of flavors with our collection of chocolate cream frosting recipes. From the classic and versatile chocolate buttercream to the rich and decadent chocolate ganache, each recipe offers a unique taste experience that will elevate your cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts to new heights.

For those who love a timeless classic, the chocolate buttercream recipe is a must-try. Made with simple ingredients like butter, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and milk, this frosting is smooth, creamy, and perfectly balanced in sweetness. It pairs wonderfully with a variety of cake flavors and is easy to customize with different extracts or flavorings.

If you're looking for a frosting that is rich, decadent, and downright luxurious, the chocolate ganache recipe is the answer. This frosting is made by combining melted chocolate with heavy cream and butter, resulting in a thick, glossy, and incredibly flavorful topping. It's perfect for cakes, cupcakes, tortes, and even ice cream.

For a lighter and airier option, the chocolate whipped cream frosting is a great choice. Made with whipped cream, cocoa powder, and powdered sugar, this frosting is fluffy, creamy, and has a delicate chocolate flavor. It's perfect for those who want a frosting that is not too heavy or dense.

And for those who love the combination of chocolate and peanut butter, the chocolate peanut butter frosting is a match made in heaven. This frosting is made by combining chocolate buttercream with peanut butter, resulting in a creamy, rich, and incredibly flavorful topping that will satisfy your sweet tooth.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting image

This frosting is sooo good. It almost has a whipped consistency, and it tastes absolutely delicious. I use it when I want a rich & smooth chocolate frosting. It is my "go-to" frosting, and my family is always asking me to use it. I cannot even remember where I found it because I have been using it for so long. I usually end up doubling the recipe, which is the perfect amount for a two-layer cake. The most important step is letting your cream cheese and butter soften. Enjoy!

Provided by History Teacher

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1 dash salt
3 tablespoons milk or 3 tablespoons whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  • Add powdered sugar, cocoa, salt, milk or whipping cream, and vanilla.
  • Mix well.
  • Spread over the cake or cupcakes.
  • Store in the refrigerator.

CHOCOLATE WHIPPED CREAM FROSTING



Chocolate Whipped Cream Frosting image

If you're looking for the perfect frosting for any sweet recipe, you can't go wrong with this creamy, fluffy Chocolate Whipped Cream Frosting. Our chocolate whipped cream uses just 4 ingredients, so you can easily pull it together while other parts of your dessert are baking or chilling. Check out how to make Chocolate Whipped Cream Frosting in one simple step.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 cups whipping (heavy) cream
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Beat all ingredients in chilled large bowl with electric mixer on high speed until stiff.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1/12 of Recipe, Sodium 10 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 0 g

CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting image

A chocolate cream cheese frosting.

Provided by RICHARDWROSS

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Cream Cheese

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
⅛ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons evaporated milk

Steps:

  • Have all ingredients at room temperature. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or microwave oven.
  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Pour melted chocolate into cream cheese and mix on medium speed until well blended. Add vanilla and pinch of salt. Slowly mix in the confectioners sugar.
  • Scrape the sides of the bowl and increase mixer speed to medium-high. Slowly add evaporated milk until the frosting is spreading consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.4 calories, Carbohydrate 43.5 g, Cholesterol 21.3 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 85.2 mg, Sugar 39.7 g

CHOCOLATE-ZUCCHINI SHEET CAKE WITH CREAM-CHEESE FROSTING



Chocolate-Zucchini Sheet Cake with Cream-Cheese Frosting image

Just the thing for that bumper crop of zucchini! It keeps this party-ready sheet cake super moist, while two types of chocolate -- semisweet chunks and cocoa powder -- deliver big flavor. Top with tangy-cream cheese frosting, and if you want make the dessert a real showstopper, sugared zucchini blossoms.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 1h

Yield Serves 10 to 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 stick unsalted butter, melted, plus more, softened, for pan
1 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
4 cups grated zucchini (from 2 medium), drained and squeezed of excess moisture
5 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped (1 cup)
2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
2 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Sugared Zucchini Blossoms, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 10-by-15-inch jelly-roll pan. Line bottom with parchment, leaving a 2-inch overhang on 2 sides; butter parchment.
  • Whisk together flour, cocoa, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, butter, and vanilla. Stir egg mixture into flour mixture until batter loosens, about 1 minute. Stir in zucchini and chocolate (batter will be quite thick). Spread evenly into prepared pan; smooth top with a spatula. Bake until a tester inserted into cake comes out clean, 28 to 30 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack; let cool completely. Remove from pan.
  • Frosting: Beat butter on medium-high speed until smooth, 2 minutes. Add cream cheese; beat to combine. Reduce speed to medium-low and add confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, beating until thickened. Beat in vanilla. Spread frosting over cake, scatter with zucchini blossoms, and serve. Cake can be refrigerated (without blossoms) up to 8 hours.

CHOCOLATE-CHERRY CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



Chocolate-Cherry Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting image

Combine 2 tasty flavors and create something even more delicious! Chocolate plus cherry flavor inside, and a cherry on top of luscious buttercream frosting, will have your family asking for more.

Provided by Bibi

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (10 ounce) jars stem-on maraschino cherries
2 tablespoons Kirsch (cherry-flavored brandy), or as needed
3 eggs
½ cup vegetable oil
1 (15.25 ounce) package devil's food cake mix
2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
3 cups powdered sugar, sifted, or more as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners.
  • Strain maraschino cherries over a large measuring cup. Count out 24 cherries with their stems intact and set aside on paper towels. Remove stems from the remaining cherries and place one in the bottom of each lined muffin cup.
  • Stir cherry-flavored brandy into the cherry juice. Add more brandy or water to total 1 1/4 cups liquid. Pour liquid into a bowl.
  • Add eggs and oil; beat with an electric mixer on low speed until just combined. Add cake mix and beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes. Evenly divide batter among the muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 15 to 17 minutes. Cool in the tins for about 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, about 50 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the frosting. Combine cream cheese and butter in the bowl of an electric mixer and beat on medium speed until blended, about 1 minute. Add vanilla extract and salt; beat for 1 minute more. Add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating after each addition. Add additional powdered sugar if frosting is too thin.
  • Frost each cupcake and garnish with the reserved cherries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.7 calories, Carbohydrate 35.8 g, Cholesterol 42.2 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 187.2 mg, Sugar 23.7 g

PEANUT BUTTER MOON PIE: CHOCOLATE CAKE, GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST, PEANUT BUTTER CREAM CHEESE FILLING, MARSHMALLOW FROSTING



Peanut Butter Moon Pie: Chocolate Cake, Graham Cracker Crust, Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Filling, Marshmallow Frosting image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 2h

Yield 36 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
4 tablespoons butter
15 ounces all-purpose flour
5 ounces cocoa powder
1 pound 8 ounces sugar
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
4 eggs
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
3 ounces vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups hot coffee
12 ounces cream cheese
8 ounces butter
1 1/2 pounds powdered sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 ounces creamy peanut butter
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
4 egg whites
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • For the crust: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line muffin pans with 36 muffin liners. Combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar and butter in a bowl. Mix with your hands until well combined. Press 2 tablespoons of the mixture into the cupcake liners and bake for 7 minutes. Remove and let cool.
  • For the chocolate cake: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. In the bowl of an electric mixer with the whisk attachment, whisk the flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt until well combined. Add the eggs, one at a time, scraping the bowl as needed. Add the buttermilk, vegetable oil, vanilla and coffee and mix for about a minute until well combined. Fill the 36 muffin pans with the pre-baked graham cracker crust three-quarters full with batter and bake until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, about 20 minutes.
  • For the peanut butter cream cheese filling: Whip the cream cheese and butter in an electric mixer with the paddle attachment until fully incorporated. With the mixer on low, gradually add the powdered sugar until combined. Add the vanilla and mix until combined. Finally, add the peanut butter and mix until fully incorporated.
  • For the marshmallow frosting: In small saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, 5 ounces water and the cream of tarter and boil until the sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer with the whisk attachment, beat the egg whites and vanilla until firm peaks form. With mixer on high, slowly stream the hot sugar mixture into the egg whites and mix for about 3 minutes.
  • To assemble: Use a knife to cut a hole out of the center of the cupcakes. Fill with peanut butter cream cheese filling with a spoon and frost with marshmallow frosting.

COCONUT CUPCAKES WITH WHITE CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Coconut Cupcakes With White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting image

As adults we expect more. These are not your ordinary cupcakes. This cupcake supplies more flavor per bite. Using the coconut milk (DO NOT use Cream of coconut), instead of whole milk will help to intensify the flavor. This recipe comes from Cuisine at Home. Enjoy!

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon table salt
3 large egg whites
3/4 cup coconut milk or 3/4 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (1 stick)
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature (do not use nonfat)
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (1 stick)
2 ounces white chocolate, melted
1/2 lime, juice of
2 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut (for topping)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Line a regular sized muffin tin with cupcake papers.
  • Sift flour, baking powder and salt together in a bowl.
  • In a measuring cup combine egg whites, coconut milk and extracts.
  • Cream together sugar and butter with an electric mixer on medium speed.
  • Blend until butter lightens in color and texture, 4 minutes.
  • Alternately add dry and wet ingredients, starting and ending with dry, in 3 additions.
  • Fold in coconut using a rubber spatula.
  • Scoop batter into prepared tin, filling each about 3/4 full.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cupcake comes out clean, 25-30 minutes.
  • Cool in the pan 5 minutes; remove completely.
  • For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter with an electric mixer until smooth.
  • Add melted white chocolate and lime juice; beat to blend.
  • Add powdered sugar and beat until smooth (it will be gooey).
  • Spread 3 Tbsp frosting on each cupcake.
  • Top cupcakes with coconut.

CHOCOLATE BANANA CAKE WITH PEANUT BUTTER CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Chocolate Banana Cake with Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Frosting image

Inspired by Elvis's famous peanut butter banana sandwich, I took this to the next level by incorporating the flavors into a moist and simple cake. But who can have a cake without frosting? Not me! A creamy peanut butter cream cheese frosting tops this off and makes it my one-of-a-kind cake filled with four favorite flavors. I think Elvis would be proud!

Provided by CaSaundraLeigh

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

cooking spray
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup white sugar
½ cup whole wheat flour
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 large bananas, mashed
¾ cup buttermilk
½ cup egg whites
⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese (such as Philadelphia®)
¼ cup creamy peanut butter
¼ cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 banana, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 8-inch baking pans with cooking spray.
  • Combine all-purpose flour, white sugar, whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Stir mashed bananas, buttermilk, egg whites, applesauce, egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract together in a separate bowl. Add gradually to the flour mixture, mixing until batter is just combined.
  • Divide batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool in the pans for 30 minutes.
  • Combine cream cheese, peanut butter, confectioners' sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until frosting is creamy.
  • Run a rubber spatula around the edges of the cooled cakes. Grease a baking sheet lightly with cooking spray. Invert cake pans onto the baking sheet; tap bottoms lightly to release cakes.
  • Spread frosting onto the cake layers. Stack layers; frost top and sides. Cut into 8 slices. Garnish with banana slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427 calories, Carbohydrate 63.8 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 11.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 526.1 mg, Sugar 31.9 g

FOOD PROCESSOR CHOCOLATE WHIPPED CREAM FROSTING



Food Processor Chocolate Whipped Cream Frosting image

Typical frostings are too sweet for my taste. Instead, I prefer a whipped cream frosting and adding cocoa powder makes it even better! This will add an extra special topping to any dessert. Simple and delicious!

Provided by SavvyTech

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ½ tablespoons white sugar
2 ½ tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

Steps:

  • To make in a food processor: Place heavy whipping cream, pure vanilla extract, granulated white sugar and cocoa powder in food processor with whip attachment and turn on high for approximately 3 minutes or until stiff peaks form. Use immediately.
  • To make with an electric mixer: Place heavy whipping cream, pure vanilla extract, granulated white sugar, and cocoa powder into a large bowl, and stir to combine ingredients. Cover and chill bowl and beaters for at least 30 minutes. When chilled, beat until stiff peaks form. Use immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61.6 calories, Carbohydrate 2.9 g, Cholesterol 20.4 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 5.9 mg, Sugar 2 g

CHOCOLATE WHIPPED CREAM FROSTING



Chocolate Whipped Cream Frosting image

This recipe is used with our Hot Milk Cake.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 2

4 cups heavy cream
8 ounces finely chopped semisweet chocolate

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine heavy cream and chocolate and heat over medium heat until chocolate has melted. Remove from heat and refrigerate until well chilled, at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
  • Place heavy cream mixture in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment; beat until thick and spreadable. Use immediately.

CHOCOLATE SOUR CREAM FROSTING



Chocolate Sour Cream Frosting image

Categories     Chocolate     Dairy     Dessert     Birthday     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/4 pounds fine-quality milk chocolate, finely chopped
10 ounces fine-quality semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
3 cups sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • Melt chocolates in a double boiler or a large metal bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, stirring occasionally. Remove bowl from heat, then whisk in sour cream and vanilla. Cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally (frosting will become thick enough to spread). You must work quickly and spread the frosting before it becomes too thick. (If icing does become stiff, reheat over simmering water, then cool and try again.)

CHOCOLATE STOUT CAKE WITH IRISH CREAM FROSTING



Chocolate Stout Cake with Irish Cream Frosting image

Provided by Stuart O'Keeffe

Categories     dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus 1 tablespoon at room temperature for the pan
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup Irish stout, such as Guinness
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons Irish cream liqueur, such as Baileys
1 small bar chocolate (milk, bitter or semisweet will work)

Steps:

  • For the chocolate stout cake: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with the room temperature butter, then line it with parchment paper.
  • Whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Combine the stout, melted butter, vanilla extract and vinegar in a separate large bowl and mix well. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few crumbs, 30 to 40 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely.
  • For the Irish cream frosting: Beat the cream cheese in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth, about 1 minute. Add the confectioners' sugar and mix on low speed until smooth and combined. Add 1 tablespoon of the Irish cream liqueur and mix until smooth and spreadable, 2 to 3 minutes. You can add another tablespoon of liqueur if needed to get the right consistency--it should be smooth but still thick enough to spread.
  • Remove the cake from the pan and spread the frosting on top. Use a vegetable peeler to shave the chocolate over the top. Serve.

SPICED PUMPKIN CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING AND CHOCOLATE LEAVES



Spiced Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting and Chocolate Leaves image

Categories     Cake     Chocolate     Dessert     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Cream Cheese     Spice     Pumpkin     Fall     Chill     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 29

For chocolate leaves
6 ounces imported milk chocolate (such as Lindt), finely chopped, plus one 1-inch piece of milk chocolate
24 fresh lemon or camellia leaves, wiped clean with moist paper towels, patted dry
6 ounces good-quality white chocolate (such as Lindt or Baker's), finely chopped, plus one 1-inch piece of white chocolate
6 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped, plus one 1-inch piece of bittersweet chocolate
For cake
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
2 cups cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup dried currants
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/2 cups (packed) golden brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup whole milk
1 cup canned solid pack pumpkin
For frosting
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons robust-flavored (dark) molasses
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel
2 8-ounce packages chilled cream cheese
1/3 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Make chocolate leaves:
  • Line small baking sheet (or large plate) with foil. Add enough hot water (125°F. to 130°F.) to 9-inch-diameter cake pan to measure depth of 1 inch. Place 6 ounces finely chopped milk chocolate in 3- to 4-cup glass bowl; place bowl in hot water. Let stand just until outer edges of chocolate melt. Stir until chocolate is partially melted (some soft pieces will remain). Transfer bowl to work surface and stir until chocolate is melted and smooth and instant-read thermometer registers no higher than 88°F. (barely lukewarm). If melted chocolate is warmer than 88°F., add 1-inch piece of milk chocolate and stir until temperature falls below 88°F. Remove any remaining piece of chocolate.
  • Hold 1 leaf with heavily veined side up. Using pastry brush, carefully coat upper surface completely with chocolate. Using fingertips, wipe away any chocolate overflow from edges of leaf. Place leaf, chocolate side up, on prepared baking sheet. Repeat with 7 more leaves. Refrigerate coated leaves until chocolate is cold and set, about 10 minutes.
  • Carefully peel lemon leaves off chocolate leaves; return chocolate leaves to baking sheet and refrigerate.
  • Line another small baking sheet (or large plate) with foil. Melt 6 ounces white chocolate and make 8 white chocolate leaves, following technique and temperature guidelines for milk chocolate leaves.
  • Line another small baking sheet (or large plate) with foil. Melt 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate and make 8 bittersweet chocolate leaves, following technique for milk chocolate leaves. (Chocolate leaves can be prepared 2 days ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
  • Make cake:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line bottoms of two 9-inch-diameter cake pans with 2-inch-high sides with waxed paper. Spray sides of pans with nonstick spray. Sift flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, salt and cloves into medium bowl; sift again. Place currants in small bowl. Add 1 tablespoon flour mixture and toss to coat; mix in walnuts.
  • Using electric mixer, beat butter in large bowl until fluffy. Gradually beat in sugar. Beat in eggs 1 at a time. Beat in flour mixture in 3 additions alternately with milk in 2 additions. Beat in pumpkin. Fold in currant-walnut mixture. Divide batter equally between prepared pans (batter will be about 3/4 inch deep).
  • Bake cakes until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool cakes in pans on racks 10 minutes. Turn cakes out onto racks; peel off waxed paper. Cool layers completely. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Wrap in foil and store at room temperature.)
  • Make frosting:
  • Beat butter, brown sugar, molasses, vanilla and orange peel in large bowl until fluffy. Beat in cream cheese. Sift powdered sugar over; beat to blend. (Frosted cake can be prepared up to 1 day ahead. Cover with cake dome and refrigerate. Let cake stand at room temperature 2 hours before continuing.)
  • Assmble:
  • Place 1 cake layer, bottom side up, on platter. Spread with 1 1/2 cups frosting. Top with second cake layer, bottom side down. Spread remaining frosting smoothly over top and sides of cake.
  • Arrange chocolate leaves decoratively on top and sides of cake. Serve immediately or let stand up to 2 hours.

RED VELVET CUPCAKES WITH CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Red Velvet Cupcakes with Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting image

Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 24 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
2 large eggs, at room temperature
2 tablespoons red food coloring
2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
1 pound cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
5 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
1/4 cup cocoa powder, sifted
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 drop red food coloring
Pinch of kosher salt

Steps:

  • For the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 muffin tins with cupcake liners.
  • Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat together the granulated sugar, oil and eggs until completely combined and fluffy. Stir in the food coloring, vinegar and vanilla. Mix the dry ingredients into the wet, alternating in batches with the buttermilk, until completely combined.
  • Scoop the batter into the liners, filling them about two-thirds of the way full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Set on a wire baking rack to cool completely.
  • For the frosting: In the bowl of a stand mixer or in a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese and butter until fluffy and combined, about 2 minutes. Slowly add the confectioners' sugar and beat until combined. Remove 1/2 cup of frosting to a piping bag with a small round tip or a ziptop bag. Add the cocoa powder, melted chocolate, vanilla, food coloring and salt to the remaining frosting and beat until completely combined.
  • Using an offset spatula or butter knife, spread the chocolate frosting onto the cupcakes in an even layer, as flat as possible. Next, use the white frosting to pipe stitching onto each cupcake, one 2-inch line with 3 small cross-stitches. Serve on a green platter (for grass)!

CHOCOLATE BUTTERMILK CAKE WITH A SOUR CREAM FROSTING



Chocolate Buttermilk Cake With a Sour Cream Frosting image

A lovely dark, moist cake. The frosting is creamy and refreshing and is nice on other cakes too. It's a recipe from Judith Olney.

Provided by PetsRus

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup good quality cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 tablespoon instant coffee, dissolved in
1 tablespoon hot water
1 cup sour cream
1 cup icing sugar or 1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted after measuring
1 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Butter a 10-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  • Cream together the butter and the sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, continue beating until thick and light.
  • Sieve together the cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and flour.
  • With your mixer on low speed add the dry ingredients in 4 portions, alternating with the buttermilk and coffee, beat until all is very well blended.
  • Pour the batter in the springform pan and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a cake tester comes out clean.
  • Run a knife around the edge of the cake and let the cake cool completely whilst in the pan.
  • Make the frosting just before you need it.
  • Mix together the sour cream and the icing sugar, whip the cream until stiff, then mix the two creams together.
  • Release the cake and turn it upside down on a platter.
  • With a serrated knife cut the cake into layers (I use a piece of sewing thread to cut the cake).
  • Spread frosting over one layer, carefully replace the other layer on the top and spread the rest of the frosting over the top and the sides.
  • Leave in the fridge until ready to serve.

BANANA LAYER CAKE WITH WHITE CHOCOLATE-CREAM CHEESE FROSTING AND WALNUTS



Banana Layer Cake with White Chocolate-Cream Cheese Frosting and Walnuts image

Provided by Susan Murphy

Categories     Cake     Chocolate     Fruit     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Cream Cheese     Banana     Walnut     Fall     Bon Appétit     Kansas City     Missouri

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Cake
2 6.4-ounce packages banana muffin mix
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2)
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2/3 cup whole milk
2 large egg whites
2 tablespoons sugar
Frosting
6 ounces good-quality white chocolate (such as Lindt or Baker's), chopped
12 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup powdered sugar
2 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
3 ripe bananas
1 cup walnuts (4 ounces), toasted, chopped

Steps:

  • For cake:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour two 9-inch-diameter cake pans with 11/2-inch-high sides. Combine banana muffin mix, mashed ripe bananas, eggs, vegetable oil, and whole milk in large bowl. Using electric mixer, beat mixture at medium speed until well blended, about 2 minutes. Using clean dry beaters, beat egg whites in medium bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating until mixture is stiff but not dry. Fold egg whites into batter in 2 additions. Divide cake batter between prepared pans. Bake cake batter until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool cakes in pans on racks 10 minutes. Turn out cakes onto racks and cool completely.
  • For frosting:
  • Stir chopped white chocolate in top of double boiler over barely simmering water until almost melted. Remove from over water; stir white chocolate until smooth. Cool to lukewarm, about 4 minutes. Beat cream cheese and unsalted butter in large bowl until fluffy. Gradually beat in lukewarm white chocolate, then powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice.
  • Place 1 cake layer on platter. Spread with 1 1/3 cups white chocolate-cream cheese frosting. Thinly slice 2 bananas. Arrange banana slices over frosting. Top with second cake layer. Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake. Press toasted chopped walnuts into frosting on sides of cake. Refrigerate cake until frosting is set, at least 2 hours and up to 1 day.
  • Slice remaining banana; arrange slices atop cake and serve.

CARROT CAKE WITH WHITE CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Carrot Cake With White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting image

This recipe was published in Relish Magazine, a food 'section' that comes in one of the local newspapers! It's original name was Kory's Carrot Cake & is the creation of a firefighting pastry chef by the name of Kory Rollison! Preparation time includes neither the time needed for the baked cake to cool to room temperature nor the time the layers are refrigerated overnight.

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 eggs
1 1/3 cups vegetable oil
2 1/4 cups granulated sugar
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 1/4 cups carrots, shredded
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1 cup pineapple, crushed, well-drained
1 1/2 lbs cream cheese, room temperature
2 cups white chocolate chips, melted
3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
2 teaspoons lemon zest, minced
2 cups walnuts, chopped (more or less)

Steps:

  • FOR THE CAKE: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F & line the bottom of three 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper, leaving the sides of the pan dry.
  • In a large mixing bowl & with a hand mixer, beat together eggs & oil, mixing well. Add 1 cup of the sugar & continue mixing for 2 minutes, then add the remaining sugar & mix for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • In another container, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, cloves & nutmeg, then add this to the egg mixture, beating on low speed until blended, about 1 minute.
  • Add carrots, walnuts & pineapple, mixing until well combined.
  • Divide batter among the prepared pans & bake 60 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • On a wire rack cool to room temperature, then run a knife around the edge of the cakes & remove them from the pans, before wrapping in plastic wrap & refrigerating them overnight.
  • FOR THE FROSTING: Place cream cheese in a mixing bowl & beat with a mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add melted chocolate a little at a time, continuing to beat at medium speed.
  • Add butter a little at a time, scraping down the sides of the bowl, then add the zest & beat until combined.
  • Remove cakes from the refrigerator, then ice the top of one layer, place the 2nd layer on top of that & ice the top of that layer. Place the 3rd layer on top & ice the top & sides of the cake.
  • Press chopped walnuts into the sides of the cake & ENJOY!

WHITE CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING



White Chocolate Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting image

Tips: Use unsalted sweet butter. Unsalted sweet butter has a higher melting point than salted butter and this prevents your frosting from becoming too soft. Also, adding 1-2 tablespoons of Meringue Powder to frosting recipes acts as a stabilizer, keeping shortening and other liquids from separat­ing, especially in hot weather.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 ounces white chocolate, chopped
12 ounces cream cheese, softened
8 ounces unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed and strained
4 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted

Steps:

  • Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or use the microwave at 30 second intervals, stirring in between, making sure chocolate is completed melted and not burning.
  • Remove from heat, set aside; cool until lukewarm. Beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth in a large bowl with a mixer set on medium speed.
  • Add the melted chocolate, small amount at a time, making sure it does not seize on the side of the bowl, scrape and continue beating until well blended; add vanilla and lemon juice, mixing until incorporated.
  • Add sugar and mix until frosting is light and fluffy (add extra confectioners' sugar if frosting is too soft. Store 2 weeks refrigerated.

CHOCOLATE BROWNIES WITH ORANGE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Chocolate Brownies with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting image

Provided by Pam Anderson

Categories     Mixer     Chocolate     Citrus     Dairy     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Fourth of July     Kid-Friendly     Halloween     Orange     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 18 brownies

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 (13x9x1-inch) disposable aluminum baking pan
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
2/3 cup all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
10 tablespoons (11/4 sticks) unsalted butter
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 large eggs
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
2/3 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated orange peel
1/2 cup toasted pistachios, toasted sweetened flaked coconut, or untoasted sweetened flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Set oven rack in lower middle position; preheat to 325°F. Spray disposable aluminum baking pan with nonstick spray. Press 18x12-inch sheet aluminum foil over bottom and up long sides of pan, leaving overhang on each long side. Spray foil with nonstick spray. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in small bowl. Stir both chocolates and 10 tablespoons butter in medium saucepan over medium-low heat until melted and smooth; remove from heat. Whisk sugar and vanilla, then eggs into chocolate mixture. Whisk until glossy and smooth, about 1 minute. Add dry ingredients and whisk just to blend.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake until tester inserted into center comes out with some moist crumbs attached, about 24 minutes. Cool completely in pan on rack.
  • Using electric mixer, beat room temperature cream cheese and next 3 ingredients in medium bowl until smooth. Spread cream cheese frosting over brownies. Sprinkle nuts or coconut over. DO AHEAD Chocolate brownies can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Using foil overhang for handles, remove brownies from pan. Cut into 18 squares; serve cold or at room temperature.

GUINNESS® CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH IRISH CREAM FROSTING



Guinness® Chocolate Cake with Irish Cream Frosting image

Super yummy cake that even a non-drinker will enjoy! For St. Patrick's Day or any other day that you want!

Provided by Dannielle Fontela

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Time 1h40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup Irish stout beer (such as Guinness®)
1 cup unsalted butter, sliced
2 cups white sugar
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
⅔ cup sour cream
2 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
½ cup butter, softened
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
3 tablespoons Irish cream liqueur, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  • Pour stout beer into a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add 1 cup sliced butter; heat until butter is melted, about 5 minutes. Whisk in white sugar and cocoa powder until dissolved. Remove from heat.
  • Mix sour cream, eggs, and 1 tablespoon vanilla extract together in a bowl. Stir into beer mixture. Whisk flour and baking soda into the beer mixture until batter is smooth; pour into the greased pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 45 to 60 minutes. Run a knife around the edge of the cake; cool to room temperature on a wire rack, about 30 minutes. Remove ring and transfer cake to a serving platter.
  • Beat 1/2 cup butter and cream cheese together in a bowl. Add vanilla extract. Mix in confectioners' slowly until icing is smooth. Add Irish cream liqueur 1 tablespoon at a time to thin frosting to a spreading consistency. Spread frosting over cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 673.7 calories, Carbohydrate 83.5 g, Cholesterol 126.5 mg, Fat 35.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 21.9 g, Sodium 306 mg, Sugar 67 g

Tips:

  • Start with softened butter: Softened butter is essential for a smooth and creamy frosting. If your butter is too hard, it will be difficult to cream together with the sugar and could result in a lumpy frosting.
  • Use a stand mixer or hand mixer: A stand mixer or hand mixer will make the job of creaming the butter and sugar much easier and faster. If you are using a hand mixer, be sure to use the paddle attachment.
  • Gradually add the sugar: Adding the sugar all at once can make the frosting grainy. Instead, add it gradually, one cup at a time, and beat until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  • Add the cocoa powder and vanilla extract: Once the sugar is dissolved, add the cocoa powder and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
  • Adjust the consistency: If the frosting is too thick, add a little milk or cream. If the frosting is too thin, add a little more powdered sugar.
  • Chill the frosting: Before using the frosting, chill it for at least 30 minutes. This will help it to firm up and make it easier to spread.

Conclusion:

Chocolate cream frosting is a delicious and versatile frosting that can be used on a variety of cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make a chocolate cream frosting that is smooth, creamy, and perfect for any occasion.

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