Chocolate–Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients

• 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup unsalted butter (8 ounces), softened
• 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 (32-ounce) package powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
• Pinch of kosher salt

Steps

1. Fit a stand mixer with its paddle attachment and beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla at medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes, until creamy.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk the powdered sugar with cocoa and salt. Add this gradually to the cream cheese mixture, beating on low after each addition only until blended. Switch to medium speed and beat for 1 to 2 minutes, until light and fluffy.