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Creamy Chocolate Frosting

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 2 1/2 cups

Ingredients

9 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1 8-ounce package cream cheese, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups powdered sugar

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Stir chocolate and butter in heavy medium saucepan over low heat until melted and smooth. Cool to lukewarm.

    Step 2

    Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese in large bowl until fluffy. Gradually add lukewarm chocolate mixture, then vanilla extract, beating until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until well blended.

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