MOM'S ORIGINAL HERSHEY CAKE RECIPE (1955)

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This is my mother's Famous Hershey Cake. You can tell how old this recipe is by the price of the Hershey bars. We in the family have always loved this recipe. There was a time that we thought the recipe had been lost, but I found it in the pages of an old cookbook, Thank Goodness. Mom never put icing on this cake, because it...

Provided by Linda Howe

Categories     Chocolate

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 stick butter
8 hershey 5 cent candy bars (12 1/2 ozs.)
2 c sugar
4 eggs
1 c buttermilk
2 1/2 c flour
1/4 tsp soda
1 c pecans, chopped
2 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Melt butter in Mircrowave for 2 minutes. Soften Hershey Candy Bars by adding to hot butter.
  • 2. Add sugar. Add eggs one at a time. Add dry ingredients with buttermilk.
  • 3. Add vanilla and Pecans. Bake in greased and floured tube pan or bundt pan. Bake 70 - 80 minutes at 325°.
  • 4. No Icing needed!

Tumaini Lyn
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I think I'll try using a semi-sweet chocolate frosting next time.


Evan Peters
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The cake was moist and chocolatey and the frosting was creamy and decadent. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Lucky Ncube
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This cake was so delicious! The chocolate flavor was rich and decadent and the frosting was the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Md Rifat Hassan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was moist and chocolatey and the frosting was the perfect complement. This cake is definitely a keeper!


Md Evrahim
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and it was a hit! It was so easy to make and it turned out beautifully. The cake was moist and chocolatey and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Xasan Axmad
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This cake was amazing! It was so moist and chocolatey. The frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.


Michael Strydom
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This cake was delicious! I loved the rich chocolate flavor and the moist texture. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Tahj Yusuf Suleiman
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This cake was a bit too dense for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Yuri Senko
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he absolutely loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had. Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe!


Owen Thomas
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The cake was very moist and chocolatey, but the frosting was a bit too thick and heavy for my taste. I would probably try a different frosting recipe next time.


Dj Baka
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I think I'll try using a semi-sweet chocolate frosting next time.


Youngboy Red rum
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I've made this cake several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's my go-to recipe for chocolate cake. I highly recommend it!


Oluwafunmilayo Oliyide
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I made this cake for my son's birthday party, and it was a huge success! The kids loved it, and the adults couldn't get enough of it either. It was gone in no time.


Rai Rai
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This cake is a classic for a reason. It's simple, yet so delicious. I love the way the chocolate frosting pairs with the moist chocolate cake. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Ibrahim Qureshi
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I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was so easy to follow, even I couldn't mess it up! The cake turned out beautifully, and it tasted even better than it looked.


Sharonda Billingsley
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I've been baking for years, and this is hands down the best chocolate cake recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make, and the results are always perfect. I love that it uses simple ingredients that I usually have on hand.


mugabe Geoffery
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Oh my goodness, this Hershey cake was a total hit at my dinner party! It was incredibly moist and chocolatey, with the perfect balance of sweetness. Everyone raved about it, and I'll definitely be making it again soon.


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