Ingredients

1/2 pound sifted confectioners' sugar 

1/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder 

1/8 teaspoon salt 

6 ounces cream cheese, softened 

3 ounces (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened 

9 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted 

3/4 cup sour cream 

Preparation

Sift sugar, cocoa powder, and salt into a large bowl. Beat cream cheese and butter with a mixer on medium-high speed until fluffy, about 4 minutes. Reduce speed to low. Beat in sugar mixture. Beat in chocolate, then sour cream. Use immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. (Bring to room temperature, and beat on low speed until smooth before using.)