CHOCOLATE FROSTING FOR BEAR CAKE

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This chocolate frosting recipe makes just enough for our Bear Cake.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 15m

Yield Makes 9 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
3 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
4 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 pound plus 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled slightly
1 1/2 cups sour cream

Steps:

  • Beat together cream cheese and butter in a large bowl until smooth. Sift together confectioners' sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually beat sugar mixture into cream-cheese mixture, and beat until combined. Slowly pour in melted chocolate as you continue to beat. Add sour cream, and beat until smooth. Use immediately. Or refrigerate, covered, up to 3 days; bring to room temperature, and beat with a mixer on low speed until smooth before using.

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