Hershey's Cake
Indulge in the decadence of a homemade Hershey's Cake, a timeless classic that's rich, moist, and packed with deep chocolate flavor thanks to the signature Hershey's cocoa powder. This easy-to-follow recipe combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sugar, and baking essentials with a touch of boiling water for an irresistibly tender crumb. Perfectly balanced with a hint of vanilla and the richness of whole milk, this chocolate cake is ideal for celebrations or satisfying your sweet cravings. Ready in under an hour, it's a versatile dessert you can frost with your favorite chocolate icing and serve to delight a crowd. Whether for a birthday, holiday, or casual afternoon treat, Hershey's Cake guarantees a slice of pure indulgence.
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Ingredients
- 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup Hershey's cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans or line them with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
Step 3
Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Beat the mixture on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth.
Step 4
Gradually stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin—this is normal.
Step 5
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pans.
Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 7
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for about 10 minutes. Then, carefully remove the cakes from the pans and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 8
Frost with your favorite chocolate frosting and serve.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1509.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3865.1 |
| Total Fat 141.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 33.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 67.5g | |
| Cholesterol 401.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5160.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 683.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 77.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 413.6g | |
| Protein 78.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 189.4IU | 0% |
| Calcium 743.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 25.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2532.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories