Food & Cooking Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes Chocolate Frosting for Bear Cake 3.0 (24) 2 Reviews By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 14, 2021 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Johnny Miller Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 15 mins Yield: 9 cups This chocolate frosting recipe makes just enough for our Bear Cake. Ingredients 12 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 3 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature 4 ½ cups confectioners' sugar ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder ¼ teaspoon kosher salt 1 pound plus 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled slightly 1 ½ cups sour cream Directions Beat together cream cheese and butter in a large bowl until smooth. Sift together confectioners' sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually beat sugar mixture into cream-cheese mixture, and beat until combined. Slowly pour in melted chocolate as you continue to beat. Add sour cream, and beat until smooth. Use immediately. Or refrigerate, covered, up to 3 days; bring to room temperature, and beat with a mixer on low speed until smooth before using. Rate it Print