Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs, beaten 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 3 cups milk, divided 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature and softened (about 2 cups) 8 tablespoons chocolate chips, divided Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking dish. In a medium bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time until well blended. Stir in vanilla extract and salt; mix well. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Add to butter mixture; mix well. Pour batter into prepared dish; sprinkle with 1/4 cup chocolate chips. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Easy Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

This sweet chocolate cream cheese frosting can be used on all your sweet desserts from cakes and cupcakes to sweet breads and donuts. Softened cream cheese combined with butter, milk, sugar, and cocoa powder is all you need for a delicious chocolatey frosting everyone will love. 

How to Make Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting from Scratch

Combine the cream cheese and butter until the mixture is smooth and creamy.  Slowly add the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and milk into the cream cheese and butter until smooth.  Finally, frost your cooled cake, cupcakes, or sweet bread! Enjoy!

When it comes to frosting, homemade is always better! You get the choice of sweetness and you add a little love to every dessert you make. This chocolate cream cheese frosting is one you have to make for your next dessert. If you make this recipe be sure to leave us a comment or rating. Enjoy!