This is from the side of a Hershey's Cocoa powder tin, which is why they get a shout-out in the list of ingredients.
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8 Servings
- 2 C sugar
- 1 3/4 C flour
- 3/4 C Hershey's Cocoa
- 1 1/2 t baking soda
- 1 1/2 t baking powder
- 1 t salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 C milk
- 1/2 C vegetable oil
- 2 t vanilla
- 1 C boiling water
In a large bowl combine dry ingredients. Add eggs, milk, oil and vanilla. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Remove from mixer, stir in boiling water (batter will be thin). Pour into greased and floured pan (13" x 9" or 2 round 9 1/2" pans). Bake in a preheated 350°F oven, 35-40 minutes (slightly shorter for the round pans). Cool cake 10 minutes, remove from pans. Cool completely. Icing is optional, this cake does not need it.