The Bestest Chocolate Cake Ever With Chocolate Frosting Recipe

Indulge in the ultimate chocolate experience! This unbelievably moist and decadent chocolate cake is a family favorite. Found on the back of a Hershey's cocoa box, this simple recipe delivers rich chocolate flavor in every bite. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or a simple weeknight treat.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 1065.4 kcal
Protein 23g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for The Bestest Chocolate Cake Ever With Chocolate Frosting

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How to Make The Bestest Chocolate Cake Ever With Chocolate Frosting

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add the eggs, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  4. Gradually add the boiling water and beat on medium speed for another 2 minutes. The batter will be thin.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. While the cakes are cooling, prepare the frosting (recipe not included - use your favorite chocolate frosting recipe or a store-bought option).
  9. Once the cakes are completely cool, frost the top of one layer with half of the frosting. Top with the second cake layer and frost the entire cake with the remaining frosting.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

41 g

Sugar

502g

Fat

70g

Carbs

56g

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