Hershey Chocolate Cake
Ingredients
- 2 cgranulated sugar)
(400g
- 1 ¾ c+ 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour)
(235g
- ¾ cunsweetened cocoa powder)
(64g
- 1 ½ tspbaking powder
- 1 ½ tspbaking soda
- 1 tspsalt
- 2 largeeggs
, room temperature*
- 1 cbuttermilk*)
(227g
- ½ coil
), (99g
- 2 tspvanilla extract
- 1 cboiling water
or hot coffee), (237g
- ½ cmelted butter)
(113g
- ⅝ cunsweetened cocoa powder)
(57g
- 3 cpowdered sugar)
(360g
- ⅓ cmilk)
(83g
- 1 tspvanilla extract
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F(180°C). Line two 8 inch round baking pans with parchment paper* and then spray lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- 2
Dry Ingredients: Stir together sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt in large bowl.
- 3
Add eggs, milk, oil and vanilla and mix until well combined. Stir in boiling water (or hot coffee). Batter will be thin. Pour batter into prepared pans.
- 4
Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
- 5
Chocolate Frosting: Combine butter and cocoa powder. Add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix for several minutes until smooth and fluffy.
- 6
Assemble: Place one cake layer on serving tray. Spread a generous amount of frosting on top. Add second cake layer. Frost top and sides of cake with remaining frosting. Cut and serve.
Hershey Chocolate Cake
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About this Recipe
Craving the ultimate chocolate cake that’s both incredibly simple to make and irresistibly delicious? This Hershey Chocolate Cake recipe delivers on every front, bringing you a soft, moist dessert with a perfect chocolate flavor that tastes truly homemade.
Why This Hershey Chocolate Cake is Your New Favorite
What sets this chocolate cake apart is its foolproof approach to achieving that ideal balance of richness and tenderness. You'll love how the combination of simple ingredients yields an exceptionally moist chocolate cake with a deep, satisfying cocoa flavor, complemented perfectly by its decadent, easy-to-make chocolate frosting. This truly is an easy chocolate cake recipe that doesn't compromise on quality.
When you slice into this homemade chocolate cake, you'll find a tender crumb that's incredibly soft and full of perfect chocolate flavor. Each bite offers a delightful balance—rich and indulgent without being overly heavy. The homemade chocolate frosting provides a smooth, luscious topping that enhances the cake's deep cocoa notes, creating a classic chocolate on chocolate cake experience that's both comforting and impressive. It’s an ideal treat for any occasion, promising a satisfying dessert experience without the fuss.
Customization & Variations
While this classic chocolate cake recipe is perfect as is, you have a few ways to tailor it. For an even richer, deeper chocolate profile, you can swap the boiling water for hot coffee in the cake batter, which intensifies the cocoa flavor without making the cake taste like coffee. When selecting your oil, feel free to use either vegetable oil or canola oil as specified for consistent results. You can also experiment with different extracts in the frosting for subtle flavor shifts, though vanilla always provides a timeless complement.
Serve this delightful Hershey Cocoa cake simply, perhaps with a tall glass of cold milk or a hot cup of coffee. It’s perfect for birthdays, potlucks, or as an everyday treat to brighten your afternoon.