Hershey's Perfectly Chocolate Chocolate Frosting Recipe

Indulge in the ultimate chocolate experience with this decadent Hershey's Perfectly Chocolate Chocolate Frosting! Directly from the Hershey's cookbook (and website!), this recipe creates a rich, creamy frosting perfect for piping onto cupcakes or spreading lavishly over your favorite cake. Get ready for chocolate heaven – it's so easy, even beginners can master this classic recipe.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 1204.5 kcal
Protein 14g
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Ingredients for Hershey's Perfectly Chocolate Chocolate Frosting

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How to Make Hershey's Perfectly Chocolate Chocolate Frosting

  1. Melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) of unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over low heat.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder until smooth.
  3. Gradually add 3 cups powdered sugar, alternating with 1/2 cup milk, beating with an electric mixer until smooth and spreadable. Start and end with powdered sugar.
  4. Add 1-2 tablespoons of additional milk, if needed, to reach desired consistency.
  5. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

18 g

Sugar

707g

Fat

161g

Carbs

66g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Hershey's Perfectly Chocolate Chocolate Frosting?

Hershey's Perfectly Chocolate Chocolate Frosting takes about 20 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Hershey's Perfectly Chocolate Chocolate Frosting?

Hershey's Perfectly Chocolate Chocolate Frosting has approximately 1204.5 calories per serving, with about 14 g protein, 66 g carbohydrates and 79 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Hershey's Perfectly Chocolate Chocolate Frosting?

The key ingredients for Hershey's Perfectly Chocolate Chocolate Frosting are Butter, Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, Powdered Sugar, Milk, Vanilla Extract. See the full list with measurements above.

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