Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
10 min to prepare; serves 18-24 cupcakes or 2-layer cake
INGREDIENTS
- 3-4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- heavy cream, as needed
- Pinch of kosher salt
PREPARATION
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter with an electric mixer on medium until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar until desired consistency is reached, mixing on low. Add the cocoa powder and salt and mix on low until thoroughly combined.
- Turn mixer to high and beat until fluffy, 2-3 minutes. If frosting is too thick, add heavy cream 1 teaspoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached. Enjoy!
