Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
• 8 oz cream cheese softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1-2 tablespoons whipping cream as needed

Instructions

1. In a large bowl beat the butter with an electric mixer until fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
2. Beat in the cream cheese until evenly combined. Then add in the vanilla extract & salt.
3. In a separate bowl sift together the cocoa powder & powdered sugar. Whisk them gently.
4. With the mixer on low speed, carefully beat the cocoa & powdered sugar into the butter mixture.
5. Once it's almost combined turn the mixer up to medium speed & continue beating until combined.
6. If the frosting seems too thick or sweet, optionally add in 1-2 tablespoons of whipping cream. If it isn't sweet enough mix in a little more powdered sugar, about 1/4 cup at a time.
7. Transfer the frosting to a piping bag to decorate cupcakes (I used a 1M tip), or frost with a flat knife.

This article and recipe adapted from this site

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