Hershey Chocolate Cake
This Hershey Chocolate Cake is moist, fluffy, and topped with delicious chocolate frosting, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
For the cake
- 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup unsweetened Hershey’s cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup boiling water
For the frosting
- 1 cup salted sweet cream butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup unsweetened Hershey’s cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoon whole milk
- 3 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, mix the sugar, buttermilk, vanilla extract, vegetable oil, and eggs until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
Baking
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool.
Frosting
- For the frosting, beat the butter until creamy.
- Add the vanilla, cocoa powder, and milk, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add powdered sugar until desired consistency is reached.
Assembly
- Once the cakes are cool, apply frosting between layers and on top of the cake.
Notes
Make sure your ingredients are at room temperature for the best texture. Don’t rush the mixing; let everything blend well for a fluffy cake. Use high-quality cocoa powder for a richer chocolate flavor.