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Hershey’s Chocolate Cake

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This Hershey’s Chocolate Cake is a rich, moist, and flavorful dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its easy-to-follow steps and versatile nature, it’s a timeless classic that’s sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.

Ingredients

  • 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 buttermilk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add the eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  4. Stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but that’s expected.
  5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
  6. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
  8. While the cakes are cooling, prepare the frosting: Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the cocoa powder until smooth.
  9. Alternately add the powdered sugar and milk to the cocoa mixture, beating to a spreading consistency.
  10. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  11. Once the cakes are completely cool, spread the frosting between the layers and over the top and sides of the cake.

Notes

  • If you prefer a richer chocolate flavor, you can substitute the boiling water with hot coffee.
  • To make this cake gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend in place of the all-purpose flour.
  • The cake can be made in a 9×13-inch pan or as cupcakes as well. Adjust the baking time accordingly.

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