Hershey's Chocolate Cake

Every once in a while a cake comes along, that stands the test of time. This is that cake! The first time our family tried it, was a birthday celebration, where my mother-in-law made the cake. She had a knack for trying new recipes, and this became a family favorite.

I must confess, this is the base, of most of my chocolate cake creations. I hope to share more on this blog: Chocolate Mousse Cake, Chocolate Cake with a Cheesecake Layer, Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes, to name a few.

I, always, take the time to prepare my cake pans. That means: greasing, lining with parchment, and dusting with flour. I know it sounds like a chore, but I've never had a cake stick, when I make the effort, to prepare the pans. 

Start by sifting the dry ingredients, into a large mixing bowl.

Beat in: eggs, milk, oil and vanilla.

Stir in boiling water.

The batter will be thin. 

Bake at 350, for 30 to 35 minutes; or until cake tester, inserted in center, comes out clean.

This is a small cake I made for my niece, in addition to a larger cake, the family shared. She thought if she swiped her finger through the frosting, no one would want to eat the cake. I wonder how that worked out. 

HERSHEY'S CHOCOLATE CAKE

INGREDIENTS:

2 Cups sugar

1 3/4 Cups all-purpose flour

3/4 Cup Hershey's cocoa powder

1 1/2 Teaspoons baking powder

1 1/2 Teaspoons baking soda

1 Teaspoon salt

2 Eggs

1 Cup milk

1/2 Cup vegetable oil

2 Teaspoons vanilla extract

1 Cup boiling water

Hershey's Chocolate Frosting (See Recipe)

DIRECTIONS:

Heat oven to 350. Grease and flour two 9" round baking pans. Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add eggs, milk, oil and vanilla. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin). Pour into pans. Bake 30 - 35 minutes, or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Remove pans to wire racks. Cool completely. Frost with Hershey's Chocolate Frosting. 

Bake your choice: 

2 layer 9" cake 

9 x 13" Sheet Cake

24 Cupcakes

Cooking times will vary. Use your cake tester, to check for doneness.