Hershey'S Cocoa Cake(1St Place In Pa State Greatest

Name: Hershey'S Cocoa Cake(1St Place In Pa State Greatest Cocoa Cake Contest, 1994)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 oz. Hershey's semi-sweet chocolate, chopped; 4 oz. boiling water; 2 oz. Hershey's semi-sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped; 2 1/2 c. plus 3 Tbsp. cake flour; 3/4 c. Hershey's cocoa; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 3/4 c. plus 3 Tbsp. sugar; 3/4 stick butter, room temperature; 1/3 c. vegetable oil; 3 eggs; 1 c. buttermilk; 1 c. sour cream; 1 Tbsp. vanilla; 1/2 c. Hershey's semi-sweet chocolate chips

Servings: persons

4 oz. Hershey's semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
4 oz. boiling water
2 oz. Hershey's semi-sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
2 1/2 c. plus 3 Tbsp. cake flour
3/4 c. Hershey's cocoa
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 3/4 c. plus 3 Tbsp. sugar
3/4 stick butter, room temperature
1/3 c. vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 c. buttermilk
1 c. sour cream
1 Tbsp. vanilla
1/2 c. Hershey's semi-sweet chocolate chips

1
Heat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Butter 3 (9-inch) round cake pans.
3
Dust pans with flour.
4
Place 4 ounces chopped chocolate in metal bowl. Pour boiling water over; stir until melted.
5
Set aside to cool. Finely grind 2 ounces chocolate in food processor.
6
Sift flour, cocoa, soda, baking powder and salt into a large bowl.
7
Re-sift 2 times.
8
Using another bowl, beat sugar, butter and oil until well blended, approximately 4 minutes.
9
Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
10
Add cooled chocolate mixture.
11
Beat 1 minute.
12
Gradually add dry ingredients and beat on low speed until combined, about 1 minute.
13
Increase speed to medium and beat 4 minutes.
14
Add buttermilk, sour cream, vanilla and finely ground chocolate and mix on low speed 1 minute.
15
Spoon batter evenly between the three pans.
16
Divide remaining chocolate chips evenly; sprinkle over each pan.
17
Bake until toothpick comes out clean, approximately 25 minutes.

2695

kcal

Calories

163

Fat

294

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 oz. Hershey's semi-sweet chocolate, chopped, 4 oz. boiling water, 2 oz. Hershey's semi-sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped, 2 1/2 c. plus 3 Tbsp. cake flour, and more.

Yes, Hershey'S Cocoa Cake(1St Place In Pa State Greatest Cocoa Cake Contest, 1994) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Hershey'S Cocoa Cake(1St Place In Pa State Greatest Cocoa Cake Contest, 1994)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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