Hershey's Chocolate Cake with Frosting

Indulge in the ultimate chocolate dessert with this decadent Hershey's Chocolate Cake with Frosting recipe! Featuring the rich, velvety flavor of unsweetened Hershey’s cocoa powder, this moist and tender two-layer cake is a chocolate lover’s dream. Perfectly balanced with the creamy, homemade chocolate frosting, it’s an irresistible combination of sweetness and depth. Boiling water in the batter ensures a lusciously soft texture, while simple pantry staples like granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, and vanilla extract make this recipe as easy as it is delicious. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this show-stopping cake, ideal for birthdays, celebrations, or any chocolate craving, is ready for your oven. Serve it up and watch as every bite melts in your mouth!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups Granulated sugar
• 1.75 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup Unsweetened 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
• 0.5 cup Butter, softened
• 0.66 cup Unsweetened Hershey's cocoa powder (for frosting)
• 3 cups Powdered sugar
• 0.33 cup Whole milk (for frosting)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for frosting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, Hershey's cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir until evenly mixed.

Step 3

Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat the mixture on medium speed for about 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 pans.

Step 6

Bake the cakes in the preheated oven for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 7

Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 8

To prepare the frosting, beat the softened butter and Hershey's cocoa powder together in a medium bowl until smooth.

Step 9

Gradually add the powdered sugar and milk, alternating between the two, and continue to beat on medium speed. Add the vanilla extract and beat until the frosting is creamy and fluffy.

Step 10

Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread a layer of frosting on top of one cake layer. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.

Step 11

Slice, serve, and enjoy your Hershey's Chocolate Cake with Frosting!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2230.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6490.9

Total Fat 256.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 105.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.5g
Cholesterol 667.5mg	0%
Sodium 5959.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1141.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 140.0g	0%
Total Sugars 770.2g
Protein 113.0g	0%

Vitamin D 230.3IU	0%
Calcium 908.4mg	0%
Iron 35.1mg	0%
Potassium 4634.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.5%

Protein: 6.2%

Carbs: 62.4%