Ingredients

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 

Preparation

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.