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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) unsalted butter melted
  • 1 1/3 cups Hershey's cocoa
  • 2 teaspoons instant espresso
  • 3 1/3 cups confectioners' sugar
  • Pinch salt
  • 2/3 cup whole milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. In a bowl, stir together the butter, cocoa, espresso powder, and salt.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

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 Cholesterol 42mg (14%) Sodium 11mg (0%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 34g (68%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

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.