Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients

• 1 cup Unsalted butter (room temperature)
• 8 oz Cream cheese (room temperature)
• 1 3/4 cup Powdered sugar (sifted)
• 1/3 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder (use dutch process)
• 1 tsp Pure vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1

   Ensure butter and cream cheese are at room temperature to prevent splitting.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, sift the powdered sugar and cocoa powder together and set aside.

3. 3

   Beat the butter in a mixing bowl at high speed for 2 minutes. Scrape down the bowl with a rubber spatula.

4. 4

   Add the cream cheese and beat on high speed for an additional minute.

5. 5

   Gradually mix in half of the sifted sugar and cocoa mixture on low speed until just combined, then add the rest and mix until smooth.

6. 6

   Scrape the bowl again and add the vanilla extract. Beat on high speed until the frosting is creamy.