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Ingredients For Hershey’s Chocolate Cake With Cream Cheese Filling
Cocoa powder: This recipe calls for Hershey’s special dark cocoa, which is a type of Dutch-processed cocoa powder that can be found in most grocery stores. I advise against using natural cocoa powder as a substitute.
Coffee: The resulting mixture will be very hot and it aids in activating the cocoa powder. Alternatively, hot water may be utilized.
Leavening agents: This recipe necessitates the use of both baking soda and baking powder.
Eggs.
Buttermilk: This Hershey’s chocolate cream cheese frosting recipe also allows for the use of sour cream or Greek yogurt.
Fats: The use of unsalted butter and vegetable oil gives this chocolate cake an extremely moist texture.
Sugars: For the cake, use granulated sugar, and for the cream cheese frosting, use powdered sugar.
Cream cheese: For the best flavor and texture, it is recommended to use full-fat cream cheese from the Philadelphia brand in the brick version rather than the tub.
Chocolate: Take the semi-sweet chocolate with 60-70% cacao and melt it, then incorporate it into half of the cream cheese frosting by folding it in.
How to make Hershey’s Chocolate Cake With Cream Cheese Filling?
To ensure proper assembly, it’s recommended to allocate at least an hour after the baking and freezing process of the chocolate cake before starting the assembly.
Making Dark Chocolate Cake:
One: In a sizable bowl, combine the sugar and dry ingredients using a whisk.
Two: Blend the melted butter and other wet ingredients together using a whisk.
Three: Make sure that the bowl is big enough, and proceed to blend the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients.
Four: Thoroughly incorporate the batter by using a rubber spatula until it is fully mixed.
Five: Carefully mix the cake batter while pouring in the hot coffee until the mixture is fully combined.
Six: Evenly divide the batter into three parchment-lined cake pans. Once the
cakes are baked, let them cool in the pan for 10 minutes and then invert them and remove the parchment paper.
Frosting and assembling the chocolate cake
One: Whip the butter and powdered sugar together until they achieve a light and fluffy consistency. Then, incorporate the softened cream cheese and vanilla into the mixture.
Two: Whip the mixture until it becomes very fluffy, pausing halfway through to scrape down the sides and bottom.
Three: Take ⅓ of the frosting and transfer it to a different bowl. Next, take the melted chocolate and incorporate it well into the mixture and then stir until well combined.
Four: Place a layer of cake onto a serving stand and evenly spread chocolate frosting over the top, making sure to reach the edges with a thickness of approximately 1cm.
Five: Place the second cake layer on top of the frosted one, and spread an equal amount of vanilla cream cheese frosting on it. Lastly, place the final cake layer on the top.
Six: In order to completely cover the cake with a thin layer of vanilla icing, apply it to the top of the cake and smooth it down the sides. Afterward, let the frosting set by refrigerating the cake for approximately 15 minutes.
Seven: Place random dollops of chocolate frosting throughout the cake for make Hershey’s Chocolate Cake With Cream Cheese Filling looks very good
Eight: Evenly spread the frosting, it’s acceptable if some of the vanilla sections remain visible.
Nine: Place random dollops of vanilla frosting throughout the cake, then proceed to spread it evenly once more.
Ten: Using a piping bag, create a pattern of your choice by adding any remaining frosting to the top of the cake.
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My Best Tips
- Make sure that all dairy ingredients, including the cake ingredients and particularly the cream cheese and frosting ingredients, are brought to room temperature before starting.
- To thin out the frosting, you may add 1 tablespoon of heavy cream or milk at a time until you reach the desired consistency, in case it is too thick.
- In case the cream cheese frosting is too runny, refrigerating the bowl for 30 minutes and then remixing it can help to thicken it. In case the frosting still has a thin consistency, add ¼ cup (30g) of powdered sugar and mix it in.
The step-by-step instructions Hershey’s Chocolate Cake With Cream Cheese Filling pictures can be found in the recipe card below.
Questions and answers about this recipe
Recipe variations
Exclude the melted chocolate and cover the hershey’s chocolate cake recipe. Completely with vanilla cream cheese frosting.
To prepare a complete batch of chocolate cream cheese icing, incorporate 6-8 oz of melted semi-sweet chocolate.
To reduce the amount of ganache used in my triple chocolate layer cake, fill the layers with chocolate ganache that has been halved.
Insert fresh strawberries or raspberries between the layers of the cake.
Incorporate cherry pie filling between the layers of the cake.
To enhance the chocolate flavor, add ½ cup of mini chocolate chips to the batter and incorporate them evenly.
What Do You Serve with 3 layer hershey’s chocolate cake?
The scrumptious 3 layer of Hershey’s chocolate cake complements a wide range of accompaniments as a dessert. Here are some options you may consider serving with your chocolate layer cake with cream cheese filling and chocolate buttercream:
Ice cream: A scoop of vanilla, chocolate, or any other flavor of ice cream can complement the chocolatey richness of the cake.
Whipped cream: Adding a dollop of whipped cream on top of each slice of a cake creates a delightful contrast between the light and airy cream and the denser layers of cake.
Fresh fruit: Adding sliced strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries can introduce a burst of color and a tangy, refreshing taste that compliments chocolate excellently.
Chocolate sauce: Drizzling some chocolate sauce over the cake or on the plate can add an extra layer of decadence.
Coffee: Balancing out the sweetness of the chocolate cake, a flavorful cup of coffee can provide a rich complement.
Milk: A cold glass of milk can be a classic and refreshing pairing for a slice of chocolate cake.
Ultimately, the choice of accompaniments depends on your personal preferences and the occasion for which you are serving Hershey’s chocolate cake with cream cheese filling.
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Can You Freeze Hershey chocolate cake with buttercream frosting?
To freeze the Hershey chocolate cake with buttercream frosting or slices, first wrap them tightly in plastic wrap, followed by aluminum foil, and place them in a zip-top bag while removing all the air. They can be frozen for a maximum of two months. When you’re ready to thaw, remove all the wrapping and let the cake or slices sit at room temperature until they reach room temperature.
Can You Store Hershey’s Chocolate Cake With Cream Cheese Filling?
To ensure the best storage of this recipe , it is recommended to keep it at room temperature for one day. Afterward, the cake should be tightly covered and refrigerated for up to four days. Before enjoying the cake, it’s essential to let it sit at room temperature so that the chocolate layer, cream cheese filling, and chocolate buttercream frosting can soften again.
How many calories are in chocolate cake with cream cheese frosting?
There are 199 calories in 50 grams of chocolate cake with cream cheese frosting. If this food has 411 calories per 100 grams, then it would fall under the category of high-calorie density food. It’s important to be cautious with high-calorie density foods as they can easily contribute to calorie intake and hinder weight loss efforts. Thus, paying attention to portion sizes is crucial.
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Hershey's Chocolate Cake With Cream Cheese Filling
Ingredients
Chocolate cake Adapted from Hershey's
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- ¾ cups flour
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk or heavy Cream
- ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 cup boiling water
For the whipped cream cheese buttercream
- 1 cup cream cheese
- ¾ cup butter
- ½ tablespoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
For the chocolate cream cheese buttercream
- ¾ cup Hershey's cocoa powder
- ¾ cup cream cheese
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- ¾ cup butter
- 3 tablespoons whole Milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
Hershey's chocolate cake
- To start, preheat your oven to 350 F.
- Apply cooking spray to three round cake pans.
- Lightly sprinkle flour on the pans, and keep them aside.
- Add the flour, Hershey's cocoa, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to either a large mixing bowl or a Kitchenaid stand mixer.
- Make sure to completely blend the milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract together. In the end, pour the boiling water into the mixture and stir thoroughly until all the ingredients are fully incorporated. The batter will have a very runny consistency.
- Distribute the batter evenly into the cake pans that have been either sprayed or floured.
- To ensure the cakes are fully baked, it is recommended to leave them in the oven for approximately 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of each cake layer comes out clean. When you are all done baking the cake, allow it to cool for at least 10-15 minutes before removing it from the pans.
- After taking the cakes out of the pans, relocate them to a wire rack to cool thoroughly.
- For achieving uniformly even layers, my suggestion would be to make use of a cake leveler or a serrated knife.
- As the cake layers are cooling down, you can begin preparing the frostings.
Whipped cream cheese buttercream frosting instructions
- To whip up the cream cheese and butter, operate the electric mixer on high speed for around 30 seconds.
- Subsequently, incorporate 1/2 cup of powdered sugar at a time, ensuring thorough mixing of each half cup before adding more.
- After all the powdered sugar has been added, include the vanilla extract and whip for an additional 30 seconds on high.
- Continue beating for one more minute until the mixture has reached a nice and fluffy consistency.
Chocolate cream cheese buttercream frosting instructions
- Incorporate the butter and cream cheese in a large bowl using an electric mixer, and then gradually add the powdered sugar, adding it in 1/2 cup increments.
- Next, incorporate the cocoa, milk, and vanilla into the mixture.
- Grab all ingredients and mix them well until completely combined
- Whisk the mixture at a high speed for around one minute or until it develops a light and airy texture.
Once you are ready to assemble the cake
- Incorporate the butter and cream cheese in a large bowl using an electric mixer, and then gradually add the powdered sugar, adding it in 1/2 cup increments.
- next, incorporate the cocoa, milk, and vanilla into the mixture.
- Grab all ingredients and mix them well until completely combined
- Whisk the mixture at a high speed for around one minute or until it develops a light and airy texture.
- To finish, add the third layer on top.
- Spread a layer of the remaining Whipped cream cheese buttercream on the very top, then chill the cake for approximately 15 minutes.
- Take the cake out of the refrigerator, and delicately frost the top layer with the chocolate cream cheese buttercream, as well as the sides.
- Refrigerate until you're ready to serve.
- Enjoy!
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