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Quick and Easy

“Perfectly Chocolate” Chocolate Frosting

Details

Timing
Timing
Total:
Prep:
8 Min.
Skill Level:
Beginner
Yields:
2 cups

With only five ingredients and five minutes of your time, you can make delicious “Perfectly Chocolate” Chocolate Frosting packed with just the right amount of HERSHEY’S cocoa. This quick and easy homemade chocolate frosting recipe is a great one to dive into with your little ones, and once it’s ready, the whole family can enjoy a frosted chocolate treat of your choosing. Easily spread this soft chocolate icing on cakes, cupcakes, brownies or dessert bars. We recommend a pairing with the delicious HERSHEY'S "PERFECTLY CHOCOLATE" Chocolate Cake recipe to awaken your taste buds to a whole new level of yum.

Ingredients & Directions

Prep Time
8 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup
    butter or margarine (1 stick)
  • 2/3 cup
  • 3 cups
    powdered sugar
  • 1/3 cup
    milk
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
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Directions

Equipment Needed 
Microwave Microwave
Microwave safe bowl Microwave Safe Bowl
Mixing Bowl Mixing Bowl
Measuring Cups Measuring Cups
Rubber Scraper Rubber Scraper
mixer Mixer
1

Melt butter. Stir in cocoa. Alternately, add powdered sugar and milk, beating to spreading consistency.

2

Add small amount additional milk, if needed. Stir in vanilla.

Tip

Milk and vanilla extract can be combined before beating into frosting.

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