Low Fat Chocolate Buttercream

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 1/4 cup reduced-fat cream cheese or 1/4 cup fat free cream cheese, softened
• 1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup cocoa powder
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup skim milk
• 1/8 teaspoon instant coffee, granuals (optional)

Recipe

• 1 combine coffee granuals with the milk, swish/stir to dissolve, set aside. (coffee optional).
• 2 cream butter and cream cheese at medium speed until light and fluffy.
• 3 add vanilla and salt, beat well.
• 4 gradually add cocoa powder, sugar and milk, beating at low speed. increase to high and beat until well blended and easy to spread. you may need to add a bit more milk if the consistency is too think.