Dark Chocolate Cream Cheese Buttercream

or 226 grams) unsalted butter, softened (or 1 stick each, salted & unsalted)

or 226 grams) package cream cheese, softened

pure vanilla extract

sifted dark cocoa powder

or 127.5 grams) bittersweet or semisweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled slightly

confectioners’ sugar, spooned in cup, leveled off & sifted

to 3 tablespoons (30 to 45 ml) heavy cream, optional for desired consistency