Mom's Hershey's Bar Cake

Indulge in pure nostalgia with Mom's Hershey’s Bar Cake, a rich and decadent dessert that combines timeless flavors with simple homemade charm. This crowd-pleasing favorite features a fluffy, moist cake base infused with creamy melted Hershey’s milk chocolate, creating an irresistible blend of sweetness in every bite. Made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, buttermilk, and a touch of vanilla, this recipe is perfect for a special occasion or a cozy family dessert night. The addition of boiling water ensures an incredibly tender crumb, while the optional dusting of powdered sugar adds a delicate finishing touch. Whether baked as a single-layer cake or elegant multi-layer treat, this chocolate lover's dream promises to become a cherished classic at your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 38/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 2 cups Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 4 Eggs
• 1 cup Buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 6 bars Hershey's milk chocolate bars (1.55 oz each)
• 0.5 cup Boiling water
• 0.25 cup Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking dish or two 9-inch round cake pans.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the eggs one at a time to the butter and sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition.

Step 5

Continuing with the electric mixer on low speed, alternate adding the flour mixture and the buttermilk to the wet ingredients. Start and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined. Stir in vanilla extract.

Step 6

Break the Hershey's bars into pieces and melt them completely using a double boiler or by microwaving in 20-second intervals, stirring often.

Step 7

Slowly stir the melted Hershey's chocolate into the batter until smooth and evenly incorporated.

Step 8

Carefully add the boiling water to the batter and stir until smooth. The batter will be thin, but this is normal.

Step 9

Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish or cake pans.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes if using a 9x13-inch pan, or 25-30 minutes if using layered round pans, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 11

Remove the cake(s) from the oven and let cool in the pan(s) for 10-15 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 12

If desired, dust with powdered sugar before serving or frost with your favorite chocolate frosting.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1805.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6152.1

Total Fat 300.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 180.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 1347.5mg	0%
Sodium 3227.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 824.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.2g	0%
Total Sugars 589.2g
Protein 83.9g	0%

Vitamin D 290.9IU	0%
Calcium 844.0mg	0%
Iron 24.3mg	0%
Potassium 1766.0mg	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: 42.6%

Protein: 5.3%

Carbs: 52.1%