Hershey Chocolate Cake – Rich, Moist, and Classic

This Hershey Chocolate Cake is the ultimate treat for chocolate lovers. Moist, tender, and deeply rich, it’s made with simple pantry ingredients yet delivers bakery-style results. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any time you’re craving a slice of indulgence, this cake pairs beautifully with a silky chocolate frosting for a dessert that feels both comforting and decadent.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Rich Chocolate Flavor: Made with cocoa powder for deep, classic taste.
Moist & Tender: Perfect texture that stays soft for days.
Simple Ingredients: Pantry staples, no fancy steps required.
Perfect for Any Occasion: A true crowd-pleaser for birthdays, gatherings, or celebrations.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• 1 ½ tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup milk (or almond milk for lighter option)
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water

For the Frosting (optional):

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• ⅓ cup milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. Add Wet Ingredients
Stir in eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.

4. Add Boiling Water
Slowly stir in boiling water (batter will be thin). Pour evenly into prepared pans.

5. Bake
Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.

6. Make the Frosting
Beat butter and cocoa together until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and milk, alternating, until fluffy. Stir in vanilla.

7. Assemble the Cake
Frost cooled cake layers, then slice and serve.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 310
Carbohydrates: 52g
Fat: 11g
Protein: 4g
Fiber: 2g

Tips for Success

• Use Good Cocoa: Quality cocoa powder makes all the difference.
• Don’t Overbake: Check at 30 minutes—cake should be moist, not dry.
• Thin Batter = Moist Cake: Don’t worry if the batter looks runny—it bakes beautifully.
• Make Ahead: Cake layers can be baked a day in advance and frosted later.

Why This Recipe Works

The boiling water brings out the richness of the cocoa, while oil and milk keep the crumb moist and tender. The result is a cake that’s soft, rich, and perfectly balanced in sweetness—classic, reliable, and indulgent.

Hershey Chocolate Cake is a timeless dessert that never goes out of style. With its rich flavor, moist crumb, and luscious frosting, it’s the kind of cake that brings people together and makes every occasion special. Whether served plain or fully frosted, this cake is pure chocolate bliss.