Chocolate Frosting

By amt2mf

Ingredients

• 12 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 3 sticks unsalted butter, softened
• 4 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 pound plus 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled slightly
• 1 1/2 cups sour cream

Details

Servings 9
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 15mins

Preparation

Step 1

Beat together cream cheese and butter in a large bowl until smooth. Sift together confectioners' sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually beat sugar mixture into cream-cheese mixture, and beat until combined. Slowly pour in melted chocolate as you continue to beat. Add sour cream, and beat until smooth. Use immediately. Or refrigerate, covered, up to 3 days; bring to room temperature, and beat with a mixer on low speed until smooth before using.