Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened ((113g))
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened (brick-style, not spreadable (226g))
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 3 ½ cups powdered sugar* ((440g))
  • ½ cup natural cocoa powder ((65g))

Instruction

  • Combine the butter and cream cheese in a large bowl and, using an electric mixer or a stand mixer to beat until creamy, well-combined, and lump-free.
  • Add vanilla extract and salt and stir well to combine.
  • With mixer on low, gradually add powdered sugar until completely combined.
  • Add cocoa powder and beat until well-incorporated into the frosting -- be sure to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl so that all ingredients are well-combined.
  • Frost completely cooled cake or cupcakes.