Chocolate Frosting
Chocolate frosting is the secret to turning any cake into something truly special. Rich and creamy, this version shines with a blend of cream cheese and sour cream, delivering velvety texture and depth.
Servings: 64 servings
Ingredients
- 12 tbsp (1 ½ sticks) unsalted butter room temperature
- 8 oz cream cheese room temperature
- ¼ cup Dutch-process cocoa powder sifted
- 2 ½ - 3 cups sifted powdered sugar (2 ½ cups for less sweet and 3 cups for sweeter)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 9 oz bittersweet chocolate melted and cooled slightly
- ½ tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Cream the base: Beat butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy, making sure to scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl.12 tbsp (1 ½ sticks) unsalted butter, 8 oz cream cheese
- Mix: Add cocoa, powdered sugar, and salt. Mix to incorporate completely. Then, mix in the sour cream until no ribbons of cream remain.¼ cup Dutch-process cocoa powder, 2 ½ - 3 cups sifted powdered sugar (2 ½ cups for less sweet and 3 cups for sweeter), 1 cup sour cream, ½ tsp kosher salt
- Add the chocolate: With the mixer running on low speed, add the slightly cooled melted chocolate and mix until completely incorporated. As this frosting chills, it will become stiffen from the chocolate and butter, so I find it best to use it right away while soft or let it come to room temperature for best results.9 oz bittersweet chocolate
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Nutrition
Serving: 1tbsp | Calories: 76kcal