Oh, My Goodness

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

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-in. round baking pans.
2. 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.
3. 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

1. Melt butter. Stir in cocoa.
2. 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.