BEST CHOCOLATE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

INGREDIENTS:

1 1/2 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, room temperature
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon espresso powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons freshly-brewed coffee, room temperature
1 tablespoon heavy cream, optional

PREPARATION:

In a large bowl of mixer, beat softened cream cheese and butter for 2-4 minutes, scraping down the side of the bowl occasionally, until fluffy and fully incorporated.
Place cocoa powder, powdered sugar, espresso powder and salt in a sieve and sift dry ingredients into cream cheese and butter mixture, then pour in vanilla extract …