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"This recipe appeared on a can of Hershey's Cocoa way back in 1943. I tried it, my boys liked it and I've been making it ever since. I make all my cakes from scratch, and this is one of the best!"
Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 257 calories, 10 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 67 mg cholesterol, 368 mg sodium, 38 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.
Originally published as Classic Chocolate Cake in Reminisce Extra June 1993, p47
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Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2013 by Janay333
This is my second cake to ever make from scratch & I was very pleased with it. I've made many cakes from boxes & was a little worried when the batter seemed "thick" after all the ingredients mixed in and I was afraid that it might be dry. I was surprised when I cut into it and was it very springy. It didn't even need frosting.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2013 by Kthreefoot
This cake was amazing! The batter tasted like chocolate mousse. Seriously a delicious cake! I will never go back to boxed mixes again!!
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2012 by Rissyraemt
I substituted 1cup peppermint cocoa mix instead of baking cocoa....amazing and holiday-ish minty!! Excellent recipe that I've been nagged to remake!!!
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2012 by wosesmom
Super easy and turned out great! I live at high altitude, so getting a cake to turn out the way it should is difficult. I used the high altitude adjustments from King Arthur Flour, which gives adjustments for specific altitudes, rather than a generic adjustment. Best cake I've made since moving to 7300 feet!
Reviewed on Dec. 02, 2012 by sad1981
I made this recipe today with my daughter and it is absolutely delicious! It tastes so much better than anything you can get from a box!
Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2012 by fatima1234
i liked it! .. it tastes like "Betty Crocker"
Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2012 by Ta2fan1975
Very good, though a little crumbly. Kids loved it, it's sweet but not overly so. Made a Peanut Butter Frosting to go on Top. YUM!
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2012 by Sylvester90
This chocolate cake was moist, fluffy, and amazing. Even better, all of the ingredients are inexpensive and things that I always have stocked in my pantry.
Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2011 by ladeevah
I've made this recipe twice, and am going to make it again today! Everyone I've served this to has simply loved it.
Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2010 by tayloro1
It was a very easy cake to make and all four of the grand children love it. Plus I had every thing in the pantry to make it.
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