On Fri, 22 May 2009 14:58:51 -0500, Chemiker
> wrote:

>It is said that a wise man makes no important decision, nor enters
>onto a long journey, before asking the advice of others.
>
>In that spirit, I seek advice.
>
>I have decided to learn how to bake cakes.

This cake is SO moist and delicious! I don't like chocolate cake. I
*love* this one. Be aware, if you decide to make it ... when you pour
the batter into the baking pan(s), it will look like chocolate water.
Not to worry, it will turn into cake!


* Exported from MasterCook *

Hershey's "Perfectly Chocolate" Chocolate Cake

Recipe By :Hershey's
Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cakes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 cups sugar
1 3/4 cups flour
3/4 cup cocoa
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup boiling water

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans.
2. Stir together sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and
salt in large bowl. Add eggs, milk, oil and vanilla; beat on medium
speed of mixer 2 minutes. Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin).
Pour batter into prepared pans.

3. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes
out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks. Cool
completely. Frost with "PERFECTLY CHOCOLATE" CHOCOLATE FROSTING. 10
to 12 servings.

VARIATIONS:
ONE-PAN CAKE: Grease and flour 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Heat oven to
350°F. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 35 to 40 minutes. Cool
completely. Frost.

THREE LAYER CAKE: Grease and flour three 8-inch round baking pans.
Heat oven to 350°F. Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake 30 to 35
minutes. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks. Cool
completely. Frost.

BUNDT CAKE: Grease and flour 12-cup Bundt pan. Heat oven to 350°F.
Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 50 to 55 minutes. Cool 15 minutes;
remove from pan to wire rack. Cool completely. Frost.

CUPCAKES: Line muffin cups (2-1/2 inches in diameter) with paper bake
cups. Heat oven to 350°F. Fill cups 2/3 full with batter. Bake 22 to
25 minutes. Cool completely. Frost. About 30 cupcakes.

Cuisine:
"American"
Source:
"http://hersheyrecipes.hersheys.com/"

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NOTES : The batter is very, very thin. The cake is very, very moist
and delicious.



* Exported from MasterCook *

Hershey's "Perfectly Chocolate" Chocolate Frosting

Recipe By :Hershey's
Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Frostings/Fillings

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 stick butter
2/3 cup cocoa
3 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla

Melt butter. Stir in cocoa. Alternately add powdered sugar and milk,
beating to spreading consistency. Add small amount additional milk, if
needed. Stir in vanilla.

Cuisine:
"American"
Source:
"http://hersheyrecipes.hersheys.com/"
Yield:
"2 cups"

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