A stunning celebration chocolate cake on a rustic wooden table, featuring rich, moist chocolate layers coated in glossy chocolate ganache. The top is decorated with elegant chocolate swirls, sprinkles, and edible gold dust. A slice is cut to reveal the dense, decadent interior, with scattered chocolate shavings and confetti adding to the festive feel. Soft natural lighting enhances the deep, indulgent chocolate tones.

Celebration Chocolate Cake

Portions:12 servings
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup HERSHEY’S Cocoa
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • ½ cup butter
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1½ teaspoons baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup milk
  • ¼ cup dairy sour cream

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Grease three 9-inch round baking pans.
  • Line bottoms with wax paper; grease and flour paper.
  • Mix cocoa with boiling water in small bowl; stir until smooth.
  • Set aside to cool.
  • Beat butter and sugar in large bowl until fluffy.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Stir in vanilla.
  • Gradually add cocoa mixture, beating well.
  • Stir together flour, baking soda and salt; add alternately with milk and sour cream to butter mixture, beating until blended.
  • Pour batter into prepared pans.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool 10 minutes.
  • Remove from pans to wire racks; carefully peel off wax paper.
  • Cool completely.
  • Frost as desired.
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Recipe Category Cake / Chocolate
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