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Easy Cocoa Cake

Rich with flavor, this Easy Cocoa Cake recipe is a super-moist chocolate treat that's ready whenever you're in the mood for something fudgy. And when you top it with our decadent Cocoa Fudge Frosting, it's a chocolate lover's dream.  What gives this cake its perfect chocolate flavor? HERSHEY'S Cocoa and sour cream! You and your little helpers might struggle to resist licking the spoon AND the bowl as you prepare the batter. This Easy Cocoa Cake recipe will quickly become your family's go-to cake for birthdays, potlucks or other celebrations!  If you love baking chocolate cakes for the family, try this other easy crowd-pleasing favorite: Chocolate Poke Cake.

Ingredients & Directions

Prep:
25 Min.
Bake:
35 Min.
Total:

BAKE MODE:

Prevent your screen from going dark while you bake.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup
    butter or margarine
  • 1 cup
    water
  • 2 cups
    all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups
    sugar
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 2
    eggs
  • 1/2 cup
    dairy sour cream
READY TO MAKE THIS?

Make our Cocoa Fudge Frosting to complete the recipe as shown in the image.

You'll Need 
Oven
13x9x2-inch Baking Pan
Mixing Bowl
Measuring Cups
Rubber Scraper
Wooden Spoon
Mixer
Wire Rack

Step-By-Step Directions

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