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Vintage Hershey’s Chocolate Cake

Moist Vintage Hershey’s Chocolate Cake That’s Pure Bliss

Discover the timeless recipe for Vintage Hershey’s Chocolate Cake, a nostalgic delight with rich flavor and moist texture.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 2 cups Granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup Cocoa powder (natural, unsweetened) Avoid Dutch-processed for best rise
  • 1 tsp Baking soda Must be fresh
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Enhances flavor
  • 1 cup Boiling water Moistens and intensifies flavor
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable oil Can substitute melted butter
  • 2 large Eggs Can replace with applesauce or flaxseed mixture
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Cake pans

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your cake pans.
  2. Grease and flour your cake pans.
  3. Mix together the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
  4. Add boiling water to the dry mixture and stir until combined.
  5. Stir in the wet ingredients until well blended.
  6. Pour the batter into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  7. Cool the cakes for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For a deeper chocolate flavor, consider adding espresso powder to the dry ingredients or substituting brewed coffee for the boiling water.

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