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Vintage Hershey’s Chocolate Cake

Decadent Vintage Hershey’s Chocolate Cake for Sweet Memories

Craft a Vintage Hershey’s Chocolate Cake that melds simplicity with rich flavor, evoking sweet memories.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour gluten-free flour can be used
  • 3/4 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder avoid Dutch-processed cocoa
  • 2 cups granulated sugar brown sugar can be used for richer flavor
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda check expiration for effectiveness
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce can be a vegan substitute
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil melted butter can be used but might yield a drier cake
  • 1 cup boiling water enhances cocoa flavor
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1-2 teaspoons optional espresso powder adds depth without coffee taste

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • Cake pans

Method
 

Cake Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease the cake pans with vegetable oil or butter.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed until smooth, about 2 minutes.
  4. Gradually stir in boiling water until fully combined. The batter will be thin.
  5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Check doneness with a toothpick.
  6. Once baked, cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack.
  7. Allow the cakes to cool completely on the rack before frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For deeper flavor, you can substitute boiling water with strong brewed coffee. Ensure your baking soda is fresh to avoid a sunken cake center!

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