Incredible Italian Chocolate Frosting

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The holy grail of chocolate frosting! the secret is the cream cheese. i actually don't like cream cheese, but you can't taste the cream cheese in the frosting. the cream cheese somehow adds just the right touch to the chocolate flavor.

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Steps

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Cream the cream cheese and butter together.

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Sift the powdered sugar and cocoa into a separate bowl.

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Add sifted ingredients a little at a time to creamed mixture , beating until well incorporated.

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Mix in vanilla.

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Mix in a cup of chopped pecans , if desired.

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Ingredients

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cream cheese, butter, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, vanilla, pecans