Hershey's Chocolate Chocolate Cake

Indulge in the ultimate chocolate lover's dream with *Hershey's Chocolate Chocolate Cake*, a decadent dessert that combines rich cocoa flavor with a luscious, creamy frosting. Made with pantry staples like unsweetened HERSHEY'S Cocoa and finished with a velvety buttercream frosting, this cake delivers moist, melt-in-your-mouth layers of chocolate bliss. Perfectly balanced between sweetness and bold cocoa intensity, it’s ideal for birthdays, celebrations, or simply satisfying a chocoholic craving. Easy to make in just over an hour and yielding 12 generous servings, this recipe guarantees a show-stopping centerpiece that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Whether you’re impressing guests or treating yourself, this classic chocolate cake recipe ensures every bite is pure indulgence. Keywords: Hershey's Chocolate Cake, rich chocolate dessert, homemade frosting, moist chocolate cake recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cups HERSHEY'S Cocoa
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 0.5 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
• 0.66 cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa (for frosting)
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 0.33 cup milk (adjust as needed for frosting consistency)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)

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, combine the granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well to combine.

Step 3

Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed, beat the mixture until it becomes smooth and well blended (about 2 minutes).

Step 4

Gradually stir in the boiling water. The batter will become thin, but this is normal.

Step 5

Evenly divide the batter between the prepared baking pans. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.

Step 6

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

Step 7

To make the frosting, beat the unsalted butter in a mixing bowl until creamy. Add the 2/3 cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa and blend it with the butter.

Step 8

Gradually add the powdered sugar and 1/3 cup milk to the butter and cocoa mixture. Beat on low speed, alternating between sugar and milk, until the frosting reaches your desired consistency (add more milk if needed). Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 9

Once the cake layers are completely cool, 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 entire cake.

Step 10

Decorate as desired, slice, and serve. Enjoy your rich and chocolaty Hershey's Chocolate Chocolate Cake!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2072.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6139.5

Total Fat 236.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 93.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.4g
Cholesterol 655.6mg	0%
Sodium 5220.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1048.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 77.1g	0%
Total Sugars 770.4g
Protein 81.8g	0%

Vitamin D 288.6IU	0%
Calcium 877.2mg	0%
Iron 26.1mg	0%
Potassium 3063.6mg	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: 32.0%

Protein: 4.9%

Carbs: 63.1%