Tangy Chocolate Frosting
- 4 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
- 1/2 cup good-quality unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 12 ounces cream cheese (1 1/2 packages), room temperature
- 1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
- 18 ounces bittersweet chocolate (preferably 70 percent cacao), melted and cooled
- 1 1/2 cups creme fraiche (12 ounces)
- Sift the sugar, cocoa, and salt together into a bowl; set aside.
- Put the cream cheese and butter in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
- Mix on medium speed until smooth.
- Reduce speed to low; gradually mix in the sugar mixture.
- Pour in the melted chocolate in a slow, steady stream.
- Gradually mix in the creme fraiche.
- The frosting can be refrigerated, in an airtight container, up to 3 days.
- Just before using, bring to room temperature; beat until smooth.
confectioners sugar, cocoa powder, salt, cream cheese, unsalted butter, bittersweet chocolate, creme fraiche
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/tangy-chocolate-frosting-393026 (may not work)