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Hershey’s Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Layers

Hershey's Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Layers
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Hershey’s Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Layers is a rich and moist chocolate cake layered with smooth, tangy cream cheese frosting. Combining intense chocolate flavor with a velvety cream cheese filling, this cake is perfect for celebrations or cozy nights in. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, it offers a decadent, tender texture with beautiful presentation and versatile options to suit various dietary needs and occasions.

Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

  • 1 cup Hershey’s Cocoa Powder
  • 2 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 ½ teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Baking Soda
  • 1 ½ cups Sugar
  • 1 cup Butter, softened
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 ¼ cups Buttermilk

Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients

  • 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
  • ½ cup Butter, softened
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cake Batter: Start by mixing your dry ingredients—1 cup Hershey’s cocoa powder, 2 ½ cups flour, 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder, and 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda—in a bowl. In a separate bowl, cream together 1 cup softened butter and 1 ½ cups sugar until fluffy, then add 3 eggs one at a time, followed by 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Gradually alternate adding dry ingredients and 1 ¼ cups buttermilk to the mixture, blending until smooth and even.
  2. Bake the Cake Layers: Divide the batter evenly between two greased and floured round cake pans. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool completely on wire racks.
  3. Make the Cream Cheese Frosting: While the cakes cool, beat 8 oz softened cream cheese with ½ cup softened butter until smooth. Gradually add 4 cups powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, mixing until the frosting is creamy and spreadable. Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary.
  4. Assemble the Cake: Place the first chocolate cake layer on your serving plate and spread a thick, even layer of cream cheese frosting on top. Carefully add the second cake layer and repeat with another generous layer of cream cheese frosting on top and around the sides for a smooth finish.
  5. Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the assembled cake for at least an hour to allow the cream cheese layers to set, making slicing easier and enhancing flavor melding. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Use room temperature eggs, butter, and cream cheese for better mixing and smoother texture.
  • Spoon and level cocoa powder into measuring cup to avoid dry or bitter cake.
  • Mix batter just until combined to keep cake tender and avoid dense crumb.
  • Chill cream cheese frosting if too soft before spreading for easier handling.
  • Use an offset spatula for even frosting layers and a polished look.
  • Store leftover cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
  • Freeze un-iced cake layers separately; frost after thawing for best texture.
  • Bring cake to room temperature before slicing for best flavor and texture.

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