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Rachel White

Chocolate Vegan Cream Cheese Frosting

Chocolate Vegan Cream Cheese Frosting is rich, tangy, and silky with deep cocoa flavor perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Frosting Base
  • 8 oz vegan cream cheese softened
  • 1 2 cup vegan butter softened
  • 2 3 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 3 cup cocoa powder sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 8 tsp salt pinch

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • Sifter
  • Spatula
  • Freezer
  • Scoop
  • Tray

Method
 

  1. Beat softened cream cheese and vegan butter until smooth and fluffy.
  2. Add powdered sugar and cocoa gradually while mixing on low speed.
  3. Add vanilla and salt. Beat until glossy, thick, and silky.
  4. Chill 10 to 15 minutes if you need firmer piping texture.
  5. Spread or pipe onto fully cooled cakes, cupcakes, or cookies.

Notes

For softer frosting, use immediately after mixing. For firmer swirls, chill briefly first. Freezing works in an airtight container up to 1 month; thaw in the refrigerator and rewhip. Handle gently if warm during assembly. Add espresso powder, cinnamon, or orange zest for flavor changes. Store refrigerated up to 5 days.