Hershey's Chocolate Syrup Cake

Classic Hershey's Chocolate Syrup Cake, topped with rich boiled chocolate icing ~ it's  moist, tender, and absolutely delicious.

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This tasty cake is such a classic!  When you take Hershey's chocolate syrup and turn it into chocolate cake form, how could it not  be tasty and become a classic?

And let me just tell you,  whipping up this Hershey's Chocolate Syrup Cake is super easy.  So easy in fact, the batter can be whipped up in no time flat by hand ~ with just a mixing bowl and a spoon.

But hey, using my new KitchenAid stand mixer makes it even that much easier.

Now, the funny thing about my KitchenAid Mixer is I didn't think I needed one.

And let me just tell you,  whipping up this Hershey's Chocolate Syrup Cake is super easy.  So easy in fact, the batter can be whipped up in no time flat by hand ~ with just a mixing bowl and a spoon.

I mean, I've been cooking my entire life ... I started helping my Mom in the kitchen when I was like three or four years old ... and never had a stand mixer until very recently.  My husband is the one who decided I needed it.

He asked me one day why I didn't have one.  And I told him I just didn't need one ... a wooden spoon and my hand mixer had done me just fine until now, and it would keep doing me just fine.

Well, he took the liberty to get me a stand mixer as a gift anyway.  And, man, was he right!  Now, I don't know how I got along without it.

It makes whipping up difficult-to-mix things easy, and makes whipping up easy things like this easy Hershey's Chocolate Syrup Chocolate Cake even easier.

This cake is my husband's absolute favorite cake, and his Mom used to make it for him all. the. time.   In fact, he even learned to make it himself as a child because he loved it so much.  Legend has it, it's the only cake he's ever baked.

It bakes up into a tender, fluffy, and moist cake made all yummy chocolate-y with Hershey's Chocolate Syrup.  This is then topped with a rich boiled chocolate icing.  Easy to see why it's his favorite, right?

It bakes up into a tender, fluffy, and moist cake made all yummy chocolate-y with Hershey's Chocolate Syrup. Easy to see why it's his favorite, right?

All it takes to make this super yummy cake is mixing up a simple batter, and then pouring in a can of Hershey's Chocolate Syrup.

Though as an update to this post, as of June 2018 (this post was originally shared in April, 2013), I've now also found what used to be the canned chocolate syrup packaged in a new way ... a pouch:

Now, some say it doesn't matter if it's the canned chocolate syrup {which is now the pouch} or the chocolate syrup in the plastic squeezable bottle you usually use to make chocolate milk.

But my Mother-in-Law stands by the can.  

She's tried it with the 'other stuff' you make chocolate milk with and says it just didn't come out the same.  I've only made it with the can/pouch, so can't personally attest to a comparison.

Once the simple batter is mixed up, pour it into a 9x13" baking dish and bake it up.

As soon as the cake comes out of the oven, make the chocolate icing.  You want to pour the icing onto the cake while the cake is still is warm.

To make the icing, combine some granulated sugar, butter, and evaporated milk in a saucepan and bring it to a boil.

As soon as the cake comes out of the oven, make the chocolate icing.  You want to pour the icing onto the cake while the cake is still is warm.

Now let's talk about what "boil" for this icing means for a minute ...

Because boiling the icing properly can make or break this icing in terms of texture.

See those little bubbles around the edge of the saucepan in the photo below?  For this icing, that doesn't equal "boiling" yet.  You really want to get this to a full rolling boil to get the icing to the right consistency.

Now see these bubbles all throughout the saucepan in the photo below?  This is what a full rolling boil for this icing looks like.

And that's what you want to get the best texture and consistency for the icing.

After the mixture reaches a full rolling boil, cook it for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

Then remove the mixture from the heat, stir in some chocolate chips until they're melted, and immediately pour the hot icing on top of the warm cake.

Spread the icing evenly over the top of the cake ... resisting the urge to run your finger through it to scoop up a big ol' bite.  {Though, there'll be some left on the sides of the saucepan ... now, that is fair game!}

To ensure a smooth cake top, spread the icing quickly and then leave it be.

The icing cools quickly, and will begin to "glop" if you keep working it on top of the cake once that cooling begins.

Let the cake and icing cool completely, and then get ready to dig in.  

Oh, and get ready to swoon at the moist, tender chocolate-y-ness.  Oh yes, this Hershey's Chocolate Syrup Cake is certainly swoon-worthy.  

I have absolutley no problem understanding how it's my husband's all-time favorite.

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CHOCOLATE SYRUP CAKE, HERSHEY'S SYRUP CAKE, chocolate cake recipe

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Yield: 16-18 servings

Author: Tracey | The Kitchen is My Playground

HERSHEY'S CHOCOLATE SYRUP CAKE

Classic Hershey's Chocolate Syrup Cake, topped with rich boiled chocolate icing ~ it's moist, tender, and absolutely delicious.

prep time: 30 Mcook time: 35 Mtotal time: 65 M

ingredients:

For the cake:

• 1 stick (1/2 c.) butter, softened
• 1 c. sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• 1 (16 oz.) can (or pouch) Hershey's chocolate syrup

For the icing:

• 1 stick (1/2 c.) butter
• 1 c. granulated sugar
• 1/3 c. evaporated milk
• 1/2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips

instructions:

How to make HERSHEY'S CHOCOLATE SYRUP CAKE

Prepare the Cake:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract; beat with an electric mixer until well combined. Add the flour, baking powder, and salt; mixing until just combined. Pour in the Hershey's chocolate syrup and mix until thoroughly combined.
2. Pour batter into a 13x9" baking pan coated with non-stick cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 - 35 minutes, until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. As soon as the cake comes out of the oven, begin preparing the icing.

Prepare the Icing:

1. Place the butter, sugar, and evaporated milk in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium to medium-high heat. Once the mixture reaches a full rolling boil, cook it for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
2. Remove the pan from the heat and add the chocolate chips. Stir until the chocolate chips are melted.
3. Immediately pour the hot icing over the warm cake, spreading to cover the cake evenly. Allow cake to cool to room temperature before serving.

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