Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting

By gbvampy1

Ingredients

• 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup butter at cool room temperature*
• 8 8 8 ounces cream cheese softened
• 3-3 1/2 3-3 1/2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Preparation

Step 1

With an electric mixer (either hand or stand), beat butter and cream cheese together until well-combined, about 3-4 minutes on medium.
Scrape down the bowl.
Add 3 cups powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla.
Mix on low until powdered sugar and cocoa powder are incorporated.

If the frosting is too wet or tart, add powdered sugar 2 tablespoons at a time until it reaches desired consistency and sweetness.