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Hersheys Chocolate Cake Recipe

This Hersheys Chocolate Cake is rich, moist, and incredibly easy to make! Perfect for any celebration or a sweet treat!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 3/4 cups flour
  • 3/4 cup Hershey's Cocoa Powder (Special Dark Cocoa Powder is a great choice)
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup milk (buttermilk can also be used)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 serving instant coffee crystals (optional, if desired)

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk or electric mixer
  • 9-inch round cake pans
  • Parchment paper
  • Cooling rack
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) for even baking.
  2. Step 2: Grease the 9-inch round cake pans with vegetable oil or non-stick spray. Line with parchment paper.
  3. Step 3: In a large bowl, combine sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until blended.
  4. Step 4: Add milk, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla. Mix on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth.
  5. Step 5: Carefully stir in boiling water. The batter will be thin, which makes the cake moist!
  6. Step 6: If using coffee crystals, dissolve them in boiling water before adding to the batter.
  7. Step 7: Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Step 8: Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  9. Step 9: Prepare your favorite frosting while the cakes cool. Chocolate buttercream is a great choice.

Notes

  • Use high-quality cocoa for best flavor.
  • Consider adding frosting or serving with berries and whipped cream.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.