Oh My Goodness! This has to be the best chocolate cake ever. I'd seen the recipe on the back of the Hershey's Cocoa Powder box many, many times and never gave it a second thought. What a mistake, because this cake is absolutely delicious.The title tells the truth about this recipe, "Perfectly Chocolate." The most unusual thing about this recipe is that it calls for a cup of boiling water added to the batter. I don't know the chemistry that is taking place here, but oh what chemistry.
You absolutely must try this recipe, you will not be disappointed.
Hershey®'s "Perfectly Chocolate"™ Chocolate Cake
2 c. sugar
1-3/4 c. all-purpose flour
3/4 c. Hershey®'s Cocoa
1-1/2 tsp. baking powder
1-1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1 c. milk
1/2 c. vegetable oil
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. boiling water
"Perfectly Chocolate"™ Chocolate Frosting
- Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-in. round baking pans.
- Combine dry ingredients in large bowl. Add eggs, milk, oil and vanilla; beat on med. speed 2 min. Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin). Pour into pans.
- Bake 30-35 min. or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 min.; remove from pans to wire racks. Cool completely. Frost with "Perfectly Chocolate"™ Chocolate Frosting. About 10 to 12 servings.
"Perfectly Chocolate"™ Chocolate Frosting
1 stick (1/2 c.) butter
2/3 c. Hershey®'s Cocoa,
3 c. powdered sugar
1/3 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
- Melt butter. Stir in cocoa.
- Alternately add powdered sugar and milk, beating on med. speed to spreading consistency. Add more milk, if needed. Stir in vanilla. Makes about 2 cups.
