Creating Hershey’s Chocolate Cake is simple and straightforward. Follow these easy steps to achieve the perfect chocolate cake:

1. Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until well combined.
4. Incorporate Boiling Water: Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. It will be thin, which is normal.
5. Divide the Batter: Evenly pour the batter into the prepared cake pans.
6. Bake: Place the pans in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Cool the Cakes: Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes. Then remove them from the pans and let them cool completely on wire racks.
8. Frost: Once cooled, frost the top of one layer with your choice of frosting, place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides of the cake.

By following these instructions, you’ll create a moist, chocolatey cake everyone will adore.