Best 8 Hersheys Bar Cake Recipes

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Are you craving a delectable and indulgent dessert that will satisfy your sweet tooth? Look no further than the Hershey's Bar Cake, a classic treat that combines the richness of chocolate with the perfect balance of moist cake. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of creating this timeless dessert, providing you with a step-by-step recipe that ensures success. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you with a lasting impression of chocolatey goodness.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

HERSHEY BAR CAKE



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this is a good one

Provided by Patsy Fowler

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 box cake mix, german chocolate
1 - 3 oz instant vanilla pudding
3 large eggs
1/3 - 1/2 c oil depending on cake mix brand
1 1/4 c water depending on cake mix brand
8 oz cream cheese softened
1 scant cup sugar
12 oz frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 scant cup confectioners sugar
1 c chopped pecans or nuts of choice
1 giant hershey bar not the regular

Steps:

  • 1. Combine cake mix, vanilla pudding, eggs, oil and water according to cake mix package instructions. Beat until smooth and pour into 2-8 inch pans greased and floured with cooking spray. Bake at 350 for 35 minutes. Remove and cool layers.
  • 2. With a stand mixer important unless you have a really strong arm beat cream cheese and sugar for 20 minutes. Add in the confectioners sugar and beat just until smooth. Fold in whipped topping, chopped pecans and grated hershey bar.
  • 3. Frost cooled cake and enjoy. So good. Even better the next day. Scant means just slightly short of a cup.

CHOCOLATE CANDY BAR CAKE



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I made this once for a family gathering and now everyone insists that it be at every gathering! It's so easy; you use a box cake mix! For chopping the chocolate bars, I put them in the freezer, then hit them with a hammer while still in the wrapper

Provided by NOUELLETTE

Categories     Desserts     Chocolate Dessert Recipes     Milk Chocolate

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (18.25 ounce) package devil's food cake mix
1 ½ cups milk
3 eggs
¾ cup vegetable oil
1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
½ cup white sugar
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 cup chopped pecans
4 (1.5 ounce) bars milk chocolate candy, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour 3 (8 inch) pans.
  • In a large bowl, combine cake mix, milk, eggs, oil and instant vanilla pudding mix. Beat on low speed until blended. Scrape bowl, and beat 4 minutes on medium speed. Pour batter into prepared pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
  • To make the frosting: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese with the white sugar and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold in the whipped topping, pecans and chopped chocolate. Spread between layers and on top and sides of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 735.8 calories, Carbohydrate 75.2 g, Cholesterol 81.4 mg, Fat 46.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 18.7 g, Sodium 535.4 mg, Sugar 60 g

HERSHEY'S BAR CAKE



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This cake is rich, moist, creamy...Its a choclate lover's dream. Great to impress people at a potluck or for a special birthday cake. Its got WOW potential.

Provided by Laura Leigh

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 12-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (18 ounce) box chocolate cake mix (I use Swiss or regular.)
3 eggs
1 cup oil
1 cup milk
1 instant vanilla pudding
1 (12 ounce) container Cool Whip
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 cup powdered sugar
4 hershey chocolate bars with almonds, grated
1/2 cup pecans

Steps:

  • Mix first 5 ingredients and bake at 350 in 4 round cake pans.
  • (I just used 2 cake pans twice. Who has four cake pans?) Bake according to cake mix directions.
  • Mix frosting ingredients together and add 4 grated Hershey bars with almonds and ½ cup pecans.
  • Ice between layers, top and sides.

HERSHEY BAR CAKE



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The classic chocolate cake is made with Hershey's milk chocolate candy bars.

Provided by Stephanie Manley

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter (softened + extra for Bundt pan)
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
8 1.55-ounce Hershey's Milk Chocolate Bars
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoons salt
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Grease and flour a Bundt pan.
  • Cream the butter and sugar. Add eggs, beating after each addition.
  • Melt the Hershey bars. Add a little melted chocolate to the egg mixture and beat. Continue to add chocolate and beat until it is all combined.
  • Add the buttermilk and flour alternately. Stir in the vanilla, salt, and pecans. (I dust my pecans with a little flour to help keep them suspended throughout the cake, rather than sinking to the bottom.)
  • Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan and bake for 90 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 682 kcal, Carbohydrate 77 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 38 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Cholesterol 117 mg, Sodium 274 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 47 g, ServingSize 1 serving

HERSHEY BAR CHOCOLATE CAKE



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Hershey Bar Cake is a delicious hallmark recipe for chocolate cake.

Provided by Carroll Pellegrinelli

Categories     Dessert     Cake

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup (4 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
2/3 cup chocolate syrup
7 milk chocolate bars, melted and cooled, about 11 ounces total

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Grease either two 9x5 loaf pans, two 12x8 pans, or 1 tube pan, depending on which you want to use.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking soda with a wire whisk. Set aside.
  • Cream together the butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla with an electric hand mixer.
  • Add syrup and melted chocolate and mix completely.
  • Blend in the buttermilk.
  • Gradually add in the flour mixture until well combined and pour the batter into prepared pans.
  • Bake loaf pans for 55 minutes, the rectangular pans for 25 minutes, and the tube pan for 45 minutes to an hour.
  • Cover it with foil immediately. This has a steaming effect and keeps the cake moister. Keep covered until cake is completely cool.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 kcal, Carbohydrate 60 g, Cholesterol 67 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 158 mg, Sugar 43 g, Fat 13 g, ServingSize Serves 12-16, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

HERSHEY CANDY BAR CAKE RECIPE - (4/5)



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Provided by cecelia26_

Number Of Ingredients 13

CAKE:
1 box Duncan Hines Swiss Chocolate Cake Mix
1 small box instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cup buttermilk or 1 1/2 cups of milk
1 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
ICING
6 Hershey candy bars
12 ounce cool whip
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 cup sugar
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup finely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • CAKE: Mix all cake ingredients together and bake at 350°F in 3x9-inch pans greased & floured for 30 to 35 minutes. Grate 5 Hershey candy bars in small bowl. Grate or shave the other bar and set aside for garnishing. You can cut back on the bars if desired by not using as many in the frosting. Beat powdered sugar, sugar and cream cheese. Fold in grated candy bars and chopped nuts. Then fold in cool whip. Let cake layers cool before assembling. Put 1 layer frosting on the plate you are going to serve it on. You can be generous with the frosting between each layer. Then lay another layer on top of the first layer. Put the last layer on top. Proceed on to frost the top and sides. Sprinkle the candy bar on top. Refrigerate.

HERSHEY'S BAR CAKE



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Make and share this Hershey's Bar Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (8 ounce) milk chocolate candy bars, broken into pieces
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1 2/3 cups boiling water
2 1/3 cups unsifted all-purpose flour
2 cups light brown sugar, packed
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Combine chocolate bar pieces, butter or margarine and boiling water in medium mixing bowl.
  • Stir until chocolate is melted.
  • Combine flour, brown sugar, baking soda and salt in large mixer bowl.
  • Ggradually add chocolate mixture, beating until thoroughly blended.
  • Blend in eggs, sour cream and vanilla and beat 1 minute on medium speed.
  • Pour into greased and floured 13 x 9-inch pan.
  • Bake at 350° for 35 to 40 minutes or until cake tester comes out clean.
  • Cool completely; frost as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 594.6, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 81, Sodium 717.1, Carbohydrate 99.1, Fiber 2, Sugar 67.8, Protein 8

HERSHEY CANDY BAR CAKE



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A Lady in my church gave me this Hershey Candy Bar Cake recipe. Every time I make it there is none left over.

Provided by Bernice Mosteller

Categories     Chocolate

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 box duncan hines swiss chocolate cake mix
1 small box instant vanilla pudding mix
2 c buttermilk ( or 1 1/2 cup of milk )
1 c vegetable oil ( crisco )
3 large eggs
MIX ALL INGREDIENTS AND BAKE AS INSTRUTED
ICING :
6 hershey candy bars
12 oz cool whip
1- -8 oz cream cheese
1 c sugar
1 c powdered sugar
1 c finely chopped peacans

Steps:

  • 1. Bake @ 350 degrees in 3- 9inch pans greased & floured for 30--35 minutes
  • 2. Mix all ingredients together. and bake as instructed.
  • 3. ICING:
  • 4. Grate 5 Hershey candy bars in small bowl. Grate or shave the other bar and set aside for garnishing. ( you can cut back on the bars & not use as many) in the frosting.
  • 5. Beat powdered sugar, sugar and cream cheese. FOLD IN GRATED CANDY BARS AND CHOPPED NUTS. ( DO NOT BEAT JUST FOLD) FOLD IN 12 ounces COOL WHIP.
  • 6. Put 1 layer on the plate you are going to serve it on. You can be generous with the frosting between each layer, Then lay another layer on top of the first put another of frosting. Put the last layer on top . Proceed on to frost the top and sides. Sprinkle the 6th. candy bar on top. Refrigerate.
  • 7. ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate bars. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your cake.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached. Overbaking will make the cake dry.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • If you don't have a springform pan, you can use a regular 9-inch cake pan. Just be sure to grease and flour the pan well before adding the batter.
  • This cake can be made ahead of time. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Hershey's Bar Cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its rich chocolate flavor and creamy frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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