Hershey's Perfectly Chocolate Chocolate Cake

Step 1

Heat oven to 350°F. Line two 8 inch round baking pans with parchment paper and then spray lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.

Step 2

Stir together sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt in large bowl.

Step 3

Add eggs, milk, oil and vanilla and mix until well combined.

Step 4

Stir in boiling water (or hot coffee). Batter will be thin. Pour batter into prepared pans.

Step 5

Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.

Step 6

Combine butter and cocoa powder. Add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix for several minutes until smooth and fluffy.

Step 7

Place one cake layer on serving tray. Spread a generous amount of frosting on top. Add second cake layer. Frost top and sides of cake with remaining frosting. Cut and serve.