Description
A rich, moist, and oh-so-chocolatey sheet cake topped with creamy frosting, perfect for birthdays, gatherings, or a chocolate fix.
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup unsweetened Hershey’s cocoa powder
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1½ teaspoons baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup + 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup salted sweet-cream butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup unsweetened Hershey’s cocoa powder
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13 baking pan with baking spray or line with parchment.
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa, baking powder, and baking soda. Add salt and sugar; whisk to combine.
- Add buttermilk, vanilla, and oil; whisk until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
- Carefully whisk in boiling water—batter will be thin, and that’s perfect.
- Pour into prepared pan and bake 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cake cool completely.
- For frosting: Using mixer, beat butter and vanilla on medium-high for 30 seconds.
- Add cocoa; mix until uniform.
- Pour in milk and mix until combined.
- Reduce speed to low; gradually add powdered sugar until “dusty,” then beat on medium for 1–1½ minutes until light and fluffy.
- Spread frosting evenly over cooled cake. Cut into 12 pieces and serve.
Notes
- Substitute hot coffee for boiling water to deepen the chocolate flavor.
- Add chocolate chips or chopped nuts to the batter for texture.
- Store-bought frosting can be used instead of homemade if preferred.
- For an extra creamy frosting, add a little more milk.
- The cake can be made in different pans such as 9-inch round cake, Bundt, or cupcakes; adjust baking time accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
