Spring Nest Cupcakes + Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
American
Keyword
chocolate cream cheese frosting, easter cupcakes, spring cupcakes, spring nest cupcakes
Ingredients
1/2cup{1 stick} unsalted butterunsalted, room temperature
4oz.{half a pack} cream cheeseroom temperature
3 1/2cupsSIFTED confectioner’s sugar
1/2cupSIFTED cocoa powder
1tspvanilla extract
1tablespoonheavy cream
Instructions
In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, whip together the cream cheese and butter for 2 minutes or until smooth and creamy.
Make sure you sift the cocoa and confectioner’s sugar. Combine these and slowly add to the bowl of the mixer one third at a time and mix until it is combined with the butter and cream cheese before adding the next batch.
Once the sugar is all added into the bowl, add in the vanilla and heavy cream, then mix on low until combined.
Whip on high for 5-8 minutes until frosting is smooth and has lightened in color a bit due to the whipping adding a bit of air into the mix. It will be lighter and silky smooth.