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Chocolate Cream Cheese Buttercream Frosting

Rebecca | Roses & Whiskers
Slightly tart cream cheese and bitter chocolate create a rich, not overly sweet flavor. You'll love this silky chocolate cream cheese buttercream frosting!
Prep Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 8 oz. full-fat cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup dark cocoa powder

Instructions
 

  • Let cream cheese and butter soften for about an hour. Then cream on high speed until smooth and fluffy. Mix in the powdered sugar and cocoa powders on low speed. Once combined, cream on high speed until light and fluffy.
  • Store in the refrigerator. Yields enough to decorate at least 12 cupcakes.