HERSHEY’S “Perfectly Chocolate” Chocolate Cake
The words “perfect” and “chocolate cake” basically have the same meaning, right? With our HERSHEY’S homemade chocolate cake recipe this seems to be true. Baking from scratch is easier than you think when you mix HERSHEY’S Cocoa with a few other simple ingredients. Bake this delicious dessert when you’re hosting the next family get-together, celebrating a birthday or wanting a bite of delicious chocolate cake after dinner. This “perfectly chocolate” cake recipe was made for sharing, so get out your best plates, have a pitcher of milk ready and divvy out this chocolatey cake with your favorite people.
Make sure everyone can enjoy a sweet treat with our flourless version: Gluten-Free HERSHEY'S "Perfectly Chocolate" Chocolate Cake recipe.
Ingredients & Directions
- Yields:
- 1 cake
- Prep:
- 15 Min.
- Bake:
- 30 Min.
- Total:
BAKE MODE:
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Ingredients
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2 cupssugar
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1 3/4 cupsall-purpose flour
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3/4 cup
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1 1/2 tspsbaking powder
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1 1/2 tspsbaking soda
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1 tspsalt
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2eggs
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1 cupmilk
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1/2 cupvegetable oil
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2 tspsvanilla extract
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1 cupboiling water
READY TO MAKE THIS?
Make our "Perfectly Chocolate" Chocolate Frosting to complete the recipe as shown in the image.
Equipment Needed
Round Baking Pans
Measuring Cups and Spoons
Mixing Bowl
Mixer
Oven
Wire Rack
Directions
1.
Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans.
2.
Stir together 2 cups of sugar, 1 3/4 cups of flour, 3/4 cup of HERSHEY’S Cocoa, 1 1/2 tsps baking powder, 1 1/2 tsps baking soda and 1 tsp salt in large bowl.
3.
Add 2 eggs, 1 cup of milk, 1/2 cup of vegetable oil and 2 tsps vanilla; beat on medium speed of mixer 2 minutes.
4.
Stir in 1 cup of boiling water (batter will be thin).
5.
Pour batter into prepared pans.
6.
Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
7.
Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks. Cool completely.
8.
Frost with Perfectly Chocolate Frosting.
Variations:
One Pan Cake: Grease and flour 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Heat oven to 350° F. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 35 to 40 minutes. Cool completely. Frost.
Three Layer Cake: Grease and flour three 8-inch round baking pans. Heat oven to 350°F. Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake 30 to 35 minutes. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks. Cool completely. Frost.
Bundt Cake: Grease and flour 12-cup fluted tube pan. Heat oven to 350°F. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 50 to 55 minutes. Cool 15 minutes; remove from pan to wire rack. Cool completely. Frost.
Cupcakes: Line muffin cups (2-1/2 inches in diameter) with paper bake cups. Heat oven to 350°F. Fill cups 1/2 full with batter. Bake 22 to 25 minutes. Cool completely. Frost.
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Nutrition FactsServings Per Container 12 servingsServing size 1 slice (148g)Amount per servingCalories530% Daily Value*Total Fat 19g 24%Saturated Fat 7g 35%Trans Fat 0gCholesterol 60mg 20%Sodium 500mg 22%Total Carbohydrates 85g 31%Dietary Fiber 0g 0%Total Sugars 64gIncludes 63g Added Sugar 126%Protein 6gVitamin D 0 0%Calcium 75mg 6%Iron 4mg 20%Potassium 63mg 2%
*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 nutritional advice.
