Hershey’s is known for its classic chocolate cake recipe, often referred to as “Hershey’s Perfectly Chocolate Cake.” It’s a moist and rich chocolate cake that’s both easy to make and delicious. Here’s the recipe for Hershey’s Chocolate Cake:
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
For the Chocolate Frosting:
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions:
For the Cake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix on medium speed until well combined, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but that’s okay.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
- Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes. Then, remove the cakes from the pans and place them on a wire rack to cool completely.
For the Chocolate Frosting:
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
- Stir in the cocoa powder until smooth.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and beat in the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until the frosting is smooth and reaches your desired consistency.
Assembling the Cake:
- Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate.
- Spread a layer of chocolate frosting on top of the first layer.
- Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the entire cake.
- Decorate as desired, and you can use chocolate shavings or sprinkles for an extra touch.
- Slice and enjoy your delicious homemade Hershey’s Chocolate Cake!
This cake is perfect for birthdays, special occasions, or simply when you’re craving a decadent chocolate dessert.
