Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 1/2 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon espresso powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons freshly-brewed coffee, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream, optional

Instruction

  • In a large bowl of mixer, beat softened cream cheese and butter for 2-4 minutes, scraping down the side of the bowl occasionally, until fluffy and fully incorporated.
  • Place cocoa powder, powdered sugar, espresso powder and salt in a sieve and sift dry ingredients into cream cheese and butter mixture, then pour in vanilla extract.
  • Beat mixture until sugar and cocoa powder are fully combined and mixture is smooth.
  • Start by pouring in 1 tablespoon coffee, then heavy cream, if desired, then mix until smooth.
  • Place in a piping bag or spread directly on cake or cupcakes. Enjoy!