How to Make Deep Dark Chocolate Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like sinking your teeth into a moist, indulgent slice of deep dark chocolate cake. The rich, velvety texture and intense cocoa flavor make it a truly decadent treat that's perfect for any occasion. Whether you're celebrating a special event or simply craving a chocolatey pick-me-up, this recipe for deep dark chocolate cake is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

What sets this cake apart from the rest is its deep, intense chocolate flavor. Made with high-quality coc...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup HERSHEY®'S Cocoa Powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 6 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 2 ⅔ cups confectioners' sugar
  • ½ cup HERSHEY®'S Cocoa Powder
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 - 9x13 inch pan

  • Heat oven to 350 F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round pans or one 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
  • Stir together sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt in large bowl. Add eggs, milk, oil and vanilla; beat on medium speed of electric mixer 2 minutes. Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin). Pour batter into prepared pans.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes for round pans, 35 to 40 minutes for rectangular pan or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks. Cool completely. (Cake may be left in rectangular pan, if desired.) Frost with One-Bowl Buttercream Frosting.
  • To make One-Bowl Buttercream Frosting: Beat butter in medium bowl. Add confectioners' sugar and cocoa alternately with milk, beating to spreading consistency (additional milk may be needed). Stir in vanilla.
  • Nutrition

    591 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 58mg
    • Sodium: 553mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 97g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 73g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 80mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 91mg