Chocolate-Cream Cheese Frosting

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
2%
Chocolate-Cream Cheese Frosting
45 min.
4
996kcal

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If you're looking to elevate your desserts to a whole new level, look no further than this delectable Chocolate-Cream Cheese Frosting. Perfectly creamy and rich, this frosting is a delightful blend of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy. Whether you're frosting a decadent chocolate cake, a batch of cupcakes, or even using it as a dip for fresh fruits, this versatile icing is sure to impress.

What makes this recipe even more appealing is its vegetarian and gluten-free nature, making it suitable for a variety of dietary preferences. With just 45 minutes of your time, you can whip up a batch that serves four people, making it ideal for small gatherings or a cozy family dessert night. The combination of softened cream cheese and butter creates a luscious base, while the unsweetened cocoa powder adds a rich chocolate flavor that is simply irresistible.

To add a delightful crunch, we incorporate finely chopped pecans, which not only enhance the texture but also bring a nutty flavor that complements the sweetness of the frosting. With a hint of cinnamon and a splash of vanilla extract, this frosting is not just a topping; it's an experience. So grab your hand mixer and get ready to create a frosting that will have everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  • 0.3 cup buttermilk 
  • ounce cream cheese softened
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.7 cup pecans finely chopped
  • 16 ounce powdered sugar 
  • 0.3 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • teaspoons vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Beat first 4 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.
  2. Combine powdered sugar and cocoa; gradually add to butter mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with powdered sugar mixture. Beat at low speed until blended after each addition. Stir in pecans.

Nutrition Facts

Calories996kcal
Protein2.69%
Fat49.59%
Carbs47.72%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30.75
Glycemic Load
1.16
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
11.120000123978%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.95mg
Delphinidin
1.32mg
Catechin
4.8mg
Epigallocatechin
1.02mg
Epicatechin
10.71mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.42mg
Quercetin
0.54mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:996.17kcal
49.81%
Fat:56.83g
87.43%
Saturated Fat:27.88g
174.25%
Carbohydrates:123.04g
41.01%
Net Carbohydrates:119.24g
43.36%
Sugar:114.86g
127.62%
Cholesterol:119.92mg
39.97%
Sodium:379.83mg
16.51%
Alcohol:0.69g
100%
Alcohol %:0.36%
100%
Caffeine:12.36mg
4.12%
Protein:6.94g
13.87%
Manganese:1.06mg
53.08%
Vitamin A:1505.85IU
30.12%
Copper:0.45mg
22.27%
Phosphorus:170.2mg
17.02%
Fiber:3.8g
15.2%
Magnesium:56.29mg
14.07%
Vitamin B2:0.23mg
13.29%
Selenium:7.86µg
11.23%
Zinc:1.57mg
10.47%
Calcium:101.26mg
10.13%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
9.72%
Vitamin E:1.42mg
9.46%
Iron:1.36mg
7.56%
Potassium:263.85mg
7.54%
Vitamin B5:0.58mg
5.83%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
4.16%
Vitamin B12:0.24µg
4.03%
Vitamin K:4.03µg
3.84%
Folate:12.43µg
3.11%
Vitamin B3:0.42mg
2.08%
Vitamin D:0.19µg
1.3%
Source:My Recipes