Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting/Icing |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 5 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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The amounts stated are enough to frost the top of a 13 x 9-inch sheet cake, to frost and fill a layer cake double the amounts, this frosting freezes very well so make a double recipe and freeze for the next time, the confectioners sugar and cocoa must be sifted first. Ingredients:
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened |
1/3 cup butter, softened |
2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar (must be sifted, may need a little more) |
1/3 cup good-quality unsweetened baking cocoa, sifted |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
3 -4 tablespoons light cream (or use heavy whipping cream) |
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla |
Directions:
1. In a mixing bow beat cream cheese with butter until smooth.
2. Add in all remaining ingredients (starting with 3 tablespoons cream) and beat until smooth and fluffy adding in more cream or confectioners sugar is needed until desired consistancy is achieved.
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