Creating Hershey’s Chocolate Cake is straightforward. Follow these steps to achieve that perfect chocolate cake:

1. Preheat Your Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until smooth.
5. Add Boiling Water: Carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, but that’s expected!
6. Pour Batter: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
7. Bake: Place the pans in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
8. Cool the Cakes: Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for about 15 minutes. Then, transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
9. Prepare the Frosting: While the cakes cool, make the frosting. In a bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add cocoa powder and powdered sugar, alternating with milk, and mix until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract.
10. Frost the Cake: Once the cakes are cool, place one layer on a serving platter. Spread frosting on top, then place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.

With these easy steps, you’ll create an incredible Hershey’s Chocolate Cake that will impress everyone!