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Gluten-Free Hershey's Chocolate Cake

Gluten-Free Hershey's Chocolate Cake

This delicious gluten-free chocolate cake made with Hershey's cocoa is rich, moist, and perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Snack
Servings 12
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Hershey's cocoa powder
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup milk at room temperature
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup boiling water for thinning the batter

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans.
  • In a large bowl, combine gluten-free flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla; beat on medium speed of mixer for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin). Pour batter into prepared pans.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool for 10 minutes, then remove from the pans to wire racks. Allow to cool completely before frosting.

Notes

This cake pairs beautifully with a chocolate ganache or cream cheese frosting.