CHOCOLATE FROSTING FOR CHOCOLATE-RASPBERRY CAKE

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Cream cheese and crème fraîche give this chocolate frosting its nuanced flavor. It's delicious on any cake, no matter the flavor, but it pairs especially well with fresh raspberries.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 15m

Yield Makes 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
1/4 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
Pinch of coarse salt
6 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
9 ounces bittersweet chocolate (61 percent cacao), melted and cooled
3/4 cup creme fraiche or sour cream

Steps:

  • Sift together sugar, cocoa, and salt. Beat cream cheese with butter on medium-high speed until smooth. Reduce speed to medium-low; gradually add cocoa mixture and beat until combined. Pour in chocolate in a slow, steady stream. Add creme fraiche; beat until combined. Frosting can be stored in refrigerator up to 5 days; bring to room temperature and beat before using.

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