4.9 from 30 votes
Hershey's Chocolate Frosting
Hershey's chocolate frosting has been a staple in American kitchens for decades now—and for good reason. It's creamy and so very chocolatey. Made with butter, cocoa, powdered sugar sugar, milk, and vanilla, it's the perfect addition to their quintessential chocolate cake.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
12
servings
Calories:
297 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 ticks (8 oz) butter melted, unsalted
- 1 1/3 cups cocoa powder Hershey's brand
- 2 teaspoons instant espresso
- 3 1/3 cups confectioners' sugar
- Pinch salt
- 2/3 cup milk whole
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a bowl, stir together the butter, cocoa, espresso powder, and salt.
- Add some of the confectioners’ sugar and then add some of the milk to the butter mixture, beating with a handheld electric mixer (see how handy it can be?!) after each addition. Continue to add the rest of the sugar and milk, alternating them, and beat until you achieve a thick but spreadable consistency.
- If a thinner frosting is desired, add more milk, a little at a time, until you’ve achieved your ideal texture. Stir in the vanilla.
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Notes
- Don't overbeat--Beat the frosting until it has a smooth, spreadable texture. Do not overbeat it, as this will create air pockets in the frosting.
- Storage--Store the chocolate frosting in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Dietary--This recipe is suitable for gluten-free diets.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1portion
Calories
297kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
42mg
(14%)
Sodium
11mg
(0%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
34g
(68%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 297
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 297kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 34g | 68% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.