Description
A classic 70s Hershey’s chocolate cake recipe that delivers rich, moist, and decadent flavor. Perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup Hershey’s cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round pans.
- Mix sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin). Pour into pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans. Cool completely before frosting.
Notes
- Use high-quality cocoa for best results.
- Do not overmix the batter.
- Store in an airtight container for freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: 70s Hershey's chocolate cake, classic chocolate cake, easy dessert recipe