Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting

Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting

• 12 ounces  full fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature*
• 3/4 cup  unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 3 and 1/2 cups  confectioners' sugar
• 2/3 cup  unsweetened natural or dutch-process cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1-2 Tablespoons milk or heavy cream
• pinch salt
• sprinkles for decorating, if desired

In a large bowl using a hand-held or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, beat the cream cheese for 1 minute on high speed until completely smooth and creamy. Beat in the butter until combined. Add the confectioners' sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, 1 Tablespoon milk, and salt and beat on medium-high speed until combined and creamy. Add 1 more Tablespoon of milk to slightly thin out, if desired. Taste, then add another pinch of salt if desired.