Cheaters Chocolate Frosting Recipes

BAKER'S ONE BOWL CHOCOLATE FROSTING

Steps:

• Microwave chocolate in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1-1/2 min., stirring every 30 sec. Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Cool 5 min.
• Add sugar, butter and vanilla. Gradually add milk, beating constantly with mixer on low speed until blended.

CHEATER'S CHOCOLATE FROSTING

Steps:

• Stir vanilla and coffee into frosting until smooth.

EASY CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

Steps:

• In double boiler melt chips and add heavy cream, mix until smooth take off of heat.
• In mixing bowl cream together sugar and cream cheese until smooth, slowly add chocolate mixture. Mixture will thicken up as the chocolate cools.

CHOCOLATE CHEESE FROSTING

Steps:

• In a bowl, beat together the cream cheese, 3 tablespoons milk, confectioner's sugar, butter, vanilla, cocoa, and cinnamon to a spreadable consistency. Beat in additional milk if necessary. For a darker frosting add more cocoa or up to 4 ounces melted chocolate. Spread onto cooled cake.

CHEATERS LOW CALORIE CHOCOLATE CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven as directed on box.
• Instead of using any eggs, or water in this recipe, just mix together the oil and the diet cola into the cake mix.
• Mix on med speed until all is blended and no lumps are visible.
• Grease baking dish very well, because there is no egg in the cake mix, it will stick very easily.
• While it is baking, whip the cream cheese and whipped cream together until well blended.
• When cake is cooled, spread cream mixture over it and eat & enjoy!

CHEATERS' CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Beat the soft cheese and icing sugar in a bowl until smooth.
• Melt the chocolate (remember, don't place it directly into the saucepan, but melt in a water bath placed ABOVE a pan of boiling water).
• Blend the chocolate and icing sugar mixture together and if you want to add any liqueur or other flavouring, now is the time!
• Place the mixture in a small bowl and refrigerate for 45 minutes, or until the chocolate is stiff enough to work with, but not completely set. Bear in mind that with added flavourings it may need longer - I made a batch with Amaretto and it needed to chill for an extra 5 minutes.
• Using a teaspoon, scoop out lumps of the mixture and roll into balls in your palms. I have put down 15 as a rough estimate but it could be anything between 10 and 20 depending on the size you prefer.
• Finally, roll in any coatings you want; cocoa powder is the staple but chopped nuts and melted chocolate are also great... or maybe edible glitter if you're making them with kids!
• Enjoy!
• These would also work equally well with white chocolate. They make great gifts, alternatives to the Ferrero Rocher pyramid at parties, or even tree decorations, but bear in mind they are best eaten within about 3 days (hence my only giving the recipe for such a small quantity). But trust me, you will be making them again soon...!

CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

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.

CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

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.

CHEATER'S FUDGE

Steps:

• Place chocolate chips in a small, shallow microwave safe container. Microwave on high for 2 minutes. Stir and add margarine.
• Heat again on high for 1 minute, or until melted; stir. The melted chocolate will be stiff.
• Cool until firm and cut into squares.