Hersey’s Chocolate Cake-High Altitude Version

Jennifer Nelson acquired the high-altitude recipe for this lovely chocolate cake.  I snagged it through my sister-in-law, Janelle Hillyard. 

1 ¾ C. sugar

1 ¾ C. plus 2 T. flour

¾ C. cocoa

1 ¼ tsp. baking powder

1 ¼ tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. salt

Beat together for 2 minutes:

 1 C. plus 2 T. milk

½ C. oil

2 tsp. vanilla

Add 2 eggs and combine with dry ingredients.

Add 1 C. boiling water to batter

Bake for 30 minutes at 375 F in 9 x 11 pan.

Frosting for Hersey’s Chocolate Cake

6 T. butter (optional:  4 T. butter, 2 T. cream cheese)

½ C. cocoa

1/3 C. milk

1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp salt
4-6 C. powdered sugar