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Hershey's "perfectly chocolate" Chocolate Cake

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This iconic Hershey's chocolate cake recipe has been delighting chocolate lovers for generations with its rich, moist perfection. In just 40 minutes, you'll create a decadent chocolate masterpiece that strikes the perfect balance between fluffy texture and deep cocoa flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 16
Calories 438 kcal

Equipment

  • 8 inch round baking pans

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Cake:

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour plus 2 Tablespoons
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Chocolate Frosting:

  • 1/2 cup melted butter

Instructions
 

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Line two 8 inch round baking pans with parchment paper and then spray lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Stir together sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt in large bowl. Add eggs, milk, oil and vanilla and mix until well combined.
  • Stir in boiling water (or hot coffee). Batter will be thin. Pour batter into prepared pans.

Nutrition

Calories: 438kcalCarbohydrates: 74gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 364mgPotassium: 186mgFiber: 4gSugar: 48gVitamin A: 245IUCalcium: 66mgIron: 3mg
Keyword chocolate dessert, classic cake recipe, Hershey's cocoa cake, homemade chocolate cake, moist chocolate cake
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