Chocolate Fudge Frosting with Hershey’s Cocoa
This homemade chocolate frosting is a chocolate lover’s paradise, with every bite being a celebration of indulgence. Enjoy this rich, velvety Hershey’s chocolate frosting on top of freshly baked cupcakes or a moist, decadent chocolate cake.
Skip the grocery store frosting and make your own frosting with this easy chocolate frosting recipe. This delicious frosting has the perfect texture and chocolate flavor. Spread this rich, creamy frosting over your favorite chocolate recipe for a showstopper dessert the whole family will love.
Copycat Portillo’s Chocolate Cake Frosting Recipe
Have you ever had Portillos Chocolate Cake or their Chocolate Cake Shake?? Oh my goodness can I just say AMAZING! Skip the drive and the long lines at the restaurant and make this homemade Chocolate Cake Frosting recipe instead.
Make a Chocolate Chocolate Cake
Make this delicious, tender High Altitude Chocolate Fudge Cake and cover it with this Chocolate Fudge Frosting for the most decadent Chocolate Chocolate Cake you have ever tasted. Simply double the recipe for enough filling and frosting for this 2 layer cake.
Recommended Tools:
Small saucepan – to melt the chocolate and butter
Large bowl & handheld electric mixer OR electric stand mixer – it’s much easier to get a well-blended, smooth frosting with an electric mixer
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Hershey Frosting Recipe Ingredients:
Unsweetened cocoa powder – for all the delicious chocolate flavor use Hershey’s Cocoa
Unsalted butter – for a rich, smooth frosting
Powdered sugar – the foundation of the frosting
Salt – don’t skip the salt! A little bit goes a long way to help balance the flavor
Milk – I always use whole milk for extra fat or for extra rich frosting use heavy whipping cream
Pure vanilla extract – enhances the chocolate flavor (a little secret of mine…I never measure vanilla)
See the recipe card at the bottom of the post for the full ingredients list.
Overview – How to make Chocolate Fudge Frosting
- Melt butter and cocoa powder
- Mix together powdered sugar, milk, salt, and vanilla extract
- Add chocolate mixture and mix well
- Spread over the entire cake
TIP: I am not a pro at frosting and decorating, so I find it much easier to frost a cake when the cake is frozen. Allow the cake to cool completely, wrap each layer in plastic wrap, and freeze for a few hours or overnight.
FAQs:
Can you use salted butter for frosting?
Yes, salted butter can be used in frosting. Skip the extra salt in the recipe to avoid frosting that is too salty.
How long does frosting last in the fridge?
Opened store-bought or homemade frosting can be stored in the fridge for at least 7 days. Ensure the frosting is stored in an airtight container or with a lid securely on to avoid the frosting from drying out or soaking up any other smells in the fridge.
How long to freeze cake before frosting?
Freeze the cake for 2 hours or more before frosting to make it easier to frost. Let the cake cool to room temperature on a wire rack, then wrap each cake layer in plastic wrap to avoid the cake from drying out and place in the freezer.
How to make dark chocolate frosting?
Use Hershey’s Dark Chocolate Cocoa to make dark chocolate frosting. 3/4 cup dark chocolate cocoa | 6 tbsp unsalted butter | 4 cup powdered sugar | 1/8 tsp salt | 1/2 cup milk | 1 tsp vanilla
How to thicken homemade frosting?
To thicken homemade frosting add additional powdered sugar. Add a little bit (1/4 cup) of powdered sugar at a time until you reach the right consistency.
How to thin frosting?
To thin homemade frosting add a small amount of additional milk. Add 1 tablespoon of milk at a time until you reach the right consistency. Spread the frosting quickly to avoid it thickening more.
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Spread this decadent Chocolate Fudge Frosting with Hershey’s Cocoa over this tender and moist High Altitude Chocolate Fudge Cake for the best chocolate cake!
Chocolate Fudge Frosting with Hershey’ Cocoa
Ingredients
- ¾ cup Hershey's cocoa powder
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cup powdered sugar
- ⅛ tsp salt
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Melt the cocoa powder and butter in a small saucepan on low heat.
- Mix powdered sugar, salt, milk, and vanilla extra in a large bowl.
- Add the chocolate mixture to the powdered sugar mixture and mix until smooth.
- Spread over a cake or on muffins. Enjoy!
Notes
If you make this delicious Chocolate Fudge Frosting leave a comment below and let me know how they turned out. If you have any questions, post them below and I would love to help you out.
