HERSHEY'S "PERFECTLY CHOCOLATE" CHOCOLATE CAKE

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HERSHEY'S

Categories     Chocolate

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients:
2 cups sugar
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
"PERFECTLY CHOCOLATE" CHOCOLATE FROSTING(recipe follows)

Steps:

  • Directions: 1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans. 2. Stir together sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt in large bowl. Add eggs, milk, oil and vanilla; beat on medium speed of mixer 2 minutes. Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin). Pour batter into prepared pans. 3. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks. Cool completely. Frost with "PERFECTLY CHOCOLATE" CHOCOLATE FROSTING. 10 to 12 servings. 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 Bundt 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 2/3 full with batter. Bake 22 to 25 minutes. Cool completely. Frost. About 30 cupcakes. "PERFECTLY CHOCOLATE" CHOCOLATE FROSTING 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter 2/3 cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1/3 cup milk 2 teaspoon vanilla extract Melt butter. Stir in cocoa. Alternately add powdered sugar and milk, beating to spreading consistency. Add small amount additional milk, if needed. Stir in vanilla. About 2 cups frosting.

sseguya julius
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Thank you for sharing this recipe!


Okolo Samuel
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I will definitely be making this cake again.


Britney Booth
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion cake.


Giovanna Jones
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit.


Mustfa Jeani
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This cake is a chocolate lover's dream!


MAH_ST_1AHMED NO1V1
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I'm not a big baker, but this cake was so easy to make and it turned out great!


trinidad koval
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This cake is a winner! Everyone who tries it loves it.


Emmanuel Ongom
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I love this cake! It's my go-to recipe for any chocolate cake occasion.


dio brandio
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This is the best chocolate cake recipe I've ever tried! It's so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is to die for!


Brandy Walker
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This cake is so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. I've made it for parties, potlucks, and even just for a special treat for my family.


Ahmed Koudia
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! It was moist and fluffy, with a perfect chocolate-to-frosting ratio.


Yanna Quintana
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This cake is incredibly rich and decadent, with a deep chocolate flavor that is sure to satisfy any chocolate lover.