Hershey's One Bowl Buttercream Frosting

The Kissing Cook's Note:

This came from the side of a Hershey's Cocoa Tin from the 80's. I don't know if this is posted anywhere on this site, but I wanted to keep it for my files. Please note the amount of cocoa you add to the frosting - There are different amounts listed for the chocolate intensity you would like your frosting to taste

• Total Time: 5 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 1

Yield: 2.0 cups

• 6 tablespoons butter (softened) or 6 tablespoons margarine (softened)
• 1⁄3; cup hershey's cocoa (See Note Below)
• 2 2⁄3; cups unsifted confectioners' sugar
• 1⁄3; cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions:

1. Cream butter or margarine in small mixer bowl.
2. Add cocoa and confectioners sugar alternately with milk; beat to spreading consistency (additional tablespoon milk may be needed).
3. Blend in vanilla.
4. Makes 2 cups frosting.
5. ***1/3 cup for light flavor.
6. ***1/2 cup for medium flavor.
7. ***3/4 cup for dark flavor.

Reviews

[LinL]

Love this frosting with or without the cocoa. Also used it with cocoa and 1 tblsp of powdered non-dairy creamer (hazelnut) to create an alternative and very good tasting frosting.

[Kat's Mom]

My favorite buttercream frosting that I have been making for over 20 years. I was on the verge of panic because I couldn't find my copy to make for 1 Pan Fudge Cake. Thanks for putting it on Zaar so that I will never lose it again. This frosting tastes better the next day after being refrigerated.

[Mary K. W.]

Great frosting! I've made this for years. It used to be on Hershey's website, but it isn't out there now ... I'm glad someone posted it on Recipezaar.