Hershey Chocolate Cake Recipe
A rich and moist chocolate cake topped with creamy chocolate frosting, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Cake Batter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup oil (vegetable or canola oil)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water (or hot coffee)
Chocolate Frosting
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line pans and set aside.
- Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl.
- Add eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla; mix well.
- Stir in boiling water; batter will be thin. Pour into pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes. Cool and frost.
- Combine frosting ingredients and spread between layers and on top.
Notes
Ensure not to overmix the batter to keep the cake moist.