Indulge in a rich and moist Hershey’s chocolate cake layered with a creamy, tangy cream cheese filling. This decadent dessert is perfect for birthdays, holidays, or anytime you need a chocolate fix!
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup Hershey’s cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Make the cake batter: In a large bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla, then mix until smooth. Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin).
- Prepare the filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla together until smooth and creamy.
- Layer the cake: Divide half the chocolate batter between the prepared pans. Spoon dollops of the cream cheese filling over the batter, then top with the remaining chocolate batter.
- Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Assemble: Frost the cooled cake with your favorite frosting, or dust with powdered sugar for a simple finish.
Nutrition (Per Slice):
- Calories: 340
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 5g
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
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