I read a few posts on here about this cake and how fabulous it is. I am going to make it this week for the top tier of a 6,8 inch cake. Question is will I have batter left over if using it for a F inch and if so does this batter work well for cupcakes! Thank you!
I use the Herseys perfectly chocolate cake recipe that is printed on the back of their cocoa boxes. Here is a link to it on the Hersey website.
http://www.hersheys.com/recipes/recipes/detail.asp?id=184&page=1&per=25&omnituresearch=true&keyword=perfectly%20chocoalte%20cake&rectypecat=
I have read that some cake recipes cause cupcakes to sink in the middle .
This recipe is great for cakes and cupcakes. Will not sink in the middle/
Unless of course you live in a high altitude area...then you need to adjust it. The first couple times I made it, it sank terribly. Then I figured out the high altitude adjustments and it turns out great now. I also substitute very strong brewed coffee with the boiling water. Can't taste the coffee but it really brings out the chocolate flavor.
Mmmmm this recipe is delicious! Their chocolate icing to match is great too! bmoser24 the recipe is on the Hershey's cocoa can or you could look it up on Hersheys.com
I took a cake to my sister last week, and just did a white cake iced in Hershey icing. No decoration .... just a cake to have with coffee.
Had lots of icing left over (I'd made a double batch) and it was sitting in the bowl on my counter when my daughter came over with the grandkids. I swear, I had my 17yr old daughter, my married daughter and 2 grandkids standing in the kitchen shoving spoons of icing into their mouths, moaning with chocolate ectasy! Daughter said, "You need pretzels to go with this." and I pointed out the bag of pretzels on the counter. Bam! All of them were dipping pretzels in the bowl of icing! My poor little 3 year old grandson reaching up with his hand saying, "I need a pwetzel! I need a pwetzel!"
I made the cake and thought it didn't look as pretty as the box mixes it was delicious! I brought the cupcakes to work which I do with a lot of leftovers and 2 co-workers said they were the best I have ever made. They were filled and topped with peanut butter butter-cream! Thanks everyone!
Yup, this is my go-to chocolate cake recipe...my base for my Death By Chocolate cake recipe. It's always a huge hit!
You guys have me sold! I just printed the receipe and I can't wait to make it. Thanks to all 
I have tried soooo many chocolate cake recipes. They are always dry and missing real chocolate flavor. The Hershey's recipe is great! There is a bakery called Vanilla Bake Shop who uses the same recipe but with melted butter rather than oil and adding 1T espresso powder to hot water in recipe (or you could just add fresh brewed coffee rather than water).
If you multiply the recipe, you do have to be careful because you don't need as much moisture. Also, the cakes don't dome up, they are pretty level. And don't overfill your pan, you'll have a big mess if you do.
Happy baking...this is the best chocolate cake I have found, thus far.
I have tried soooo many chocolate cake recipes. They are always dry and missing real chocolate flavor. The Hershey's recipe is great! There is a bakery called Vanilla Bake Shop who uses the same recipe but with melted butter rather than oil and adding 1T espresso powder to hot water in recipe (or you could just add fresh brewed coffee rather than water).
If you multiply the recipe, you do have to be careful because you don't need as much moisture. Also, the cakes don't dome up, they are pretty level. And don't overfill your pan, you'll have a big mess if you do.
Happy baking...this is the best chocolate cake I have found, thus far.
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