HERSHEY'S "PERFECTLY CHOCOLATE" CHOCOLATE CAKE
A very rich chocolate cake perfect for chocolate lovers! Frost with Hershey's recipe for "Perfectly Chocolate" Chocolate Frosting (recipe included here). I've also included directions for cake variations including 1 pan cake, 3 layer cake, bundt cake and cupcakes.
Provided by Hoddevik
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees, 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 30-35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks. Cool completely. Frost with "Perfectly Chocolate" chocolate frosting.
- "Perfectly Chocolate" Chocolate Frosting.
- Melt butter. Stir in cocoa. Alternately add powdered sugar and milk, beating to spreading consistency. Add small amount of additional milk, if needed. Stir in vanilla. Makes about 2 cups frosting.
- Cake Variations:.
- One-Pan cake: Grease and flour 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 35-40 minutes. Cool completely. Frost.
- Three Layer Cake: Grease and flour three 8-inch round baking pans. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake 30-35 minutes. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks. Cool completely. Frost.
- Bundt Cake: Grease and flour 12-cup bundt pan. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 50-55 minutes. Cool 15 minutes; remove from pan to wire rack. Cool completely. Frost.
- Cupcakes: Line muffin cups (2-1/2 inches in diameter) with paper bake cups. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Fill cups 2/3 full with batter. Bake 22 to 25 minutes. Cool completely. Frost. Makes about 30 cupcakes.
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Odette Mbonimpa
[email protected]Overall, this is a good chocolate cake recipe, but it's not the best I've ever had.
Job Chumo
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out as moist as I expected.
abdus sattar
[email protected]This cake is a bit too dense for my taste. I prefer a lighter, fluffier cake.
PBAJK Jung
[email protected]The only thing I would change about this recipe is the frosting. I found it to be a bit too sweet for my taste.
Mukesh parmar Parmar
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. It's the perfect cake for a special occasion.
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[email protected]I love that this recipe uses melted chocolate instead of cocoa powder. It gives the cake a much richer flavor.
Tinashe Mapfumo
[email protected]This cake is the perfect way to end a special meal. It's rich and decadent, but not too heavy.
Zadkiel Cameron-Pani
[email protected]I'm not usually a big fan of chocolate cake, but this one is an exception. It's so moist and flavorful, I can't resist it.
Keamogetswe Ramadiro
[email protected]This cake is so easy to decorate, which makes it perfect for any occasion. I've used sprinkles, chopped nuts, and even fresh fruit to decorate it.
ikram Jatoi
[email protected]I made this cake for a bake sale and it sold out in minutes! Everyone loved the rich chocolate flavor and the moist texture.
Rodina Hany
[email protected]I've tried many chocolate cake recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of chocolate and sweetness.
Nader Nader
[email protected]This cake is definitely a chocolate lover's dream. It's so moist and decadent, and the chocolate flavor is out of this world.
Khan Shaba
[email protected]The frosting is amazing! It's so rich and creamy and it pairs perfectly with the chocolate cake.
Collins Billions
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It only requires a few ingredients and it's so easy to follow.
opiyo johnson
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I've made it several times for different occasions and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
ovo
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and it was a huge hit! He loved the rich chocolate flavor and the moist texture.
Krista Hughes
[email protected]This Hershey's Perfectly Chocolate Chocolate Cake is the epitome of chocolate indulgence. The moist, dense crumb and rich chocolate flavor make it a decadent treat that will satisfy any chocolate lover.