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HERSHEY'S "Perfectly Chocolate" Chocolate Cake
This is the one. When you think chocolate cake, this is what you should see, taste and smell. Try this fan-favorite recipe today.
Cake Recipes
Just like every celebration calls for cake, these decadent cake recipes deserve celebrating! From classic chocolate cake recipes to flavorful infusions like fruit, mint or cherry, slice up some deliciousness in your kitchen.
Slice of Heaven: Our Favorite Cake Recipes
What's your favorite cake flavor? Odds are we have a cake recipe that'll taste like it was made for you. Bookmark your favorites for your next dessert adventure!
FLAVOR FOR ONE
Chocolate Almond Mug Cake
This made-for-one microwave mug cake featuring bits of HERSHEY’S Zero Sugar Candy Bars has the perfect amount of sweetness without the sugar.
Cake Their Breath Away: Bake Tips & Inspo
Rich chocolate flavor and tangy cream cheese give red velvet desserts that extrasomething. Explore red velvet dessert recipes and more!
Never fear. We've got the best baker secrets to saving your cakes from near dessert disaster!
Are there really carrots in the batter? Should you add nuts or not? Discover baking tips and recipes for this unique, rich treat!
Cake Their Breath Away: Bake Tips & Inspo
Rich chocolate flavor and tangy cream cheese give red velvet desserts that extrasomething. Explore red velvet dessert recipes and more!
Never fear. We've got the best baker secrets to saving your cakes from near dessert disaster!
Are there really carrots in the batter? Should you add nuts or not? Discover baking tips and recipes for this unique, rich treat!
Did You Know?
Freezing your cake for an hour before decorating allows the frosting to go on smooth and holda the crumbs in. Explore more baking tips, tricks and hacks that'll make your moments in the kitchen even sweeter.
FAQs about Cake Baking
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Bake your cakes on the middle rack in the oven to ensure even heating. If your oven is prone to hot spots, rotate your cake halfway through the bake time.
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Your cake is done when it starts to pull away from the edges of the pan. The top should be golden brown (for yellow or white cakes) or smooth and matte (for chocolate cake). If using the toothpick test, it should come out come out clean when stuck in the middle.
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Make sure your cake is completely cooled at room temperature, then pop it into the freezer for 10 mins to make the frosting easier to spread. To decorate your dessert like a bakery style cake, spread a very thin layer of icing first. The cake should still be mostly visible beneath this layer of icing, which is called a crumb coat. Place the cake in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes before fully icing with an additional 1 to 2 cups of icing, depending on the size of the cake.
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It depends on your ingredients but a homemade cake typically lasts 5-7 days in the refrigerator.
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Generally frozen cake can last between 2 to 3 months. Unfrosted cake and cupcakes last between 2 to 4 months. First freeze the cake on a baking sheet uncovered for 3 to 6 hours. Once the cake is fully frozen wrapped it fully with plastic wrap. There is no such thing as overwrapping a frozen cake! Then place in an airtight container or freezer bag. Wrapping the plastic wrapped cake in aluminum foil is okay for short-term freezing.
Ready to enjoy a frozen cake? Defrost a frosted cake in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 days before serving. Thaw an unfrosted cake or cupcakes by sitting out at room temperature for an hour or two before serving. Thawing the cake wrapped helps maintain moisture but is not necessary.
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Cake pops start with cake, so if you have leftover cake or want to use a boxed cake mix, it’s easy to whip these up. Try this Carrot Cake Pops recipe for spring!
