MOM'S ORIGINAL HERSHEY CAKE RECIPE (1955)

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This is my mother's Famous Hershey Cake. You can tell how old this recipe is by the price of the Hershey bars. We in the family have always loved this recipe. There was a time that we thought the recipe had been lost, but I found it in the pages of an old cookbook, Thank Goodness. Mom never put icing on this cake, because it...

Provided by Linda Howe

Categories     Chocolate

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 stick butter
8 hershey 5 cent candy bars (12 1/2 ozs.)
2 c sugar
4 eggs
1 c buttermilk
2 1/2 c flour
1/4 tsp soda
1 c pecans, chopped
2 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Melt butter in Mircrowave for 2 minutes. Soften Hershey Candy Bars by adding to hot butter.
  • 2. Add sugar. Add eggs one at a time. Add dry ingredients with buttermilk.
  • 3. Add vanilla and Pecans. Bake in greased and floured tube pan or bundt pan. Bake 70 - 80 minutes at 325°.
  • 4. No Icing needed!

Salman Ab
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to follow and the cake always turns out perfect. I've made it several times for parties and it's always a hit.


Christa Roos
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This cake is amazing! It's so moist and chocolatey, and the frosting is to die for. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.


Amisha Thing
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I've been making this cake for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion. I love that it's not too sweet and the chocolate flavor is rich and decadent.


Alim Uddin
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This is my go-to recipe for Hershey cake. It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's so easy to make. I love that it doesn't require any special ingredients or equipment.


Nur Hoshen
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I tried this recipe last week and it was a huge success. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and creamy. My family loved it and I will definitely be making it again.


Tilak Pariyar
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This cake is delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it. It's moist and chocolatey, and the frosting is creamy and sweet. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Emmanuel Vargas
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always comes out perfect. I love the chocolate frosting, it's the perfect complement to the cake.


Ishfaq Ishfaqkhan
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The cake turned out amazing! It's rich, chocolatey, and has the perfect amount of sweetness. I highly recommend this recipe.


Maxwell Logan
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This is one of the best Hershey cakes I've ever had. It's so moist and chocolatey, and the frosting is to die for. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.


bello olasunkanmi
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I'm a big fan of chocolate cake, and this one is no exception. It's moist, fluffy, and has the perfect amount of chocolate. I love serving it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.


Desara Stapp
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This cake is a staple in my household. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion. I love that it's not too sweet and the chocolate flavor is rich and decadent.


Fazal wajid
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I've tried many different Hershey cake recipes over the years, but this one is my favorite. It's the perfect balance of chocolate and sweetness. I highly recommend it!


Braxton
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to follow and doesn't require any fancy ingredients. Plus, it's always a crowd-pleaser!


Night Slayer 92KBoy
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This Hershey cake is a classic for a reason! It's moist, chocolatey, and always a hit with my family and friends. I've been making it for years and it's always a success.