Hershey's Old-Fashioned Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: Hershey's Old-Fashioned Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter or margarine, 150 grams; 3 large eggs; 123 cup sugar 185 grams; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups flour, all-purpose 240 grams; ⅔ cup cocoa powder 80 grams; 1 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 113 cups water 312 grams; 2 cups chocolate chips semi-sweet, (12 oz), 340 grams; 2 cups sugar powdered, 200 grams; ⅔ cup milk evaporated, 167.5 grams

Servings: persons

3/4 cup butter or margarine, 150 grams
3 large eggs
123 cup sugar 185 grams
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups flour, all-purpose 240 grams
⅔ cup cocoa powder 80 grams
1 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
113 cups water 312 grams
2 cups chocolate chips semi-sweet, (12 oz), 340 grams
2 cups sugar powdered, 200 grams
⅔ cup milk evaporated, 167.5 grams

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FOR CAKE: Heat oven to 350F (180C).
2
Grease and flour two 9 inch round baking pans or one 13x9x2 inch baking pan.
3
In large mixer bowl, combine butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla.
4
Beat on high speed 3 minutes.
5
Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt in another large bowl.
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Add alternately with water to butter mixture.
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Blend just until combined.
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Pour into prepared pans.
9
Bake 30 to 35 minutes or untill wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
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Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans.
11
Cool completely; frost.
12
FROSTING:
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In small microwave-safe bowl, place chocolate chips.
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Microwave on high 1 1/2 minutes; stir.
15
Microwave on high additional 30 seconds or til melted and smooth when stirred.
16
(Chips may also be melted in pan over warm water).
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Gradually add powdered sugar and evaporated milk, beating til smooth.
18
About 1 1/2 cups frosting.

25344

kcal

Calories

Fat

6358

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup butter or margarine, 150 grams, 3 large eggs, 123 cup sugar 185 grams, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Hershey's Old-Fashioned Chocolate Cake 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.

Hershey's Old-Fashioned Chocolate Cake

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