Low Carb Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

Ingredients:

• 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• ½ cup butter (softened)
• 3 ounces cream cheese (softened)
• 2/3 cup powdered Swerve Sweetener
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup heavy cream (room temperature)

Directions

In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate and coconut oil. Melt in 30 second increments, stirring in between until smooth. Alternatively, you can melt the chocolate and coconut oil together in a heat-proof bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water. Set aside to cool to lukewarm.

In a large bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese together until smooth. Beat in the powdered sweetener and the cocoa powder until well combined.

Add the chocolate and vanilla extract and beat until smooth. The mixture will be very thick at this point.

Add the cream a few tablespoons at a time until a spreadable consistency is achieved.