Ingredients
12ozfull fat cream cheese,softened to room temperature
¾cupunsalted butter,softened to room temperature
3½cupsconfectioner’s sugar
⅔cupunsweetened cocoa powder,natural or dutch process
1tsppure vanilla extract
2tbspmilk,or heavy cream
pinchsalt
Preparation
In a large bowl using a hand-held or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, beat the cream cheese for 1 minute on high speed until completely smooth and creamy.
Beat in the butter until combined. Add the confectioners’ sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon of milk, and salt and beat on medium-high speed until combined and creamy.
Add 1 more tablespoon of milk to slightly thin out, if desired. Taste, then add another pinch of salt, if desired.
Serve over cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts, and enjoy!
