"ESPECIALLY DARK" CHOCOLATE CAKE RECIPE - (3.9/5)

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Number Of Ingredients 17

"ESPECIALLY DARK" CHOCOLATE FROSTING:
2 cups sugar
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup Hershey's Special Dark 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
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
2/3 cup Hershey's Special Dark Cocoa
3 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans. 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. 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 "ESPECIALLY DARK" CHOCOLATE FROSTING. 10 to 12 servings FROSTING: 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.

wilayat Ali & Shahbaz Mehdi
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Not a fan of this cake. It was too dry and the flavor was just okay.


Loity Mware
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This cake is so easy to make and it's delicious. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. Highly recommend.


forhad Chaudhari
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out perfectly. It was moist, fluffy, and had a chocolate flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Vivian Bridges
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This cake was a disaster. It didn't rise properly and it was dry and crumbly.


Stano Santos
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I thought this cake was just okay. It wasn't as chocolatey as I was hoping for.


Amaya Kim
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This cake was a little too rich for my taste, but it was still good.


sultan bangash
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate cake.


Usman Butt
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This cake is so moist and chocolatey. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Ranged Sparrow
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's my go-to recipe for chocolate cake.


Sharihan Thomas
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This cake is definitely a crowd-pleaser. I brought it to a party and it was gone in minutes.


Medikal Elchairmano
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I love that this recipe doesn't require any special ingredients. I was able to make it with things I already had on hand.


Sarada Adhikari
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This cake is so easy to make, even for a beginner baker. I was surprised at how well it turned out.


Malik Crazy
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was moist and fluffy, with a deep chocolate flavor.


Zahib Khan
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This chocolate cake is incredibly rich and decadent. It's perfect for a special occasion or when you're craving something sweet and chocolatey.