Hershey's Black Out Candy Bar Cake
A rich and indulgent dessert with layers of chocolate goodness and creamy filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cream Cheese Filling
- 2 packages 8-ounce packages cream cheese, at room temperature smooth texture
- ½ cup sugar sweetness
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature binding agent
- ¼ cup sour cream, at room temperature moisture
- 1 tsp vanilla extract flavor contribution
- 4 ounces chopped milk chocolate, melted richness
Cake Batter
- 2 cups sugar sweetness
- 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour structure
- ¾ cup cocoa powder chocolate flavor
- 1-1/2 tsp baking powder leavening agent
- 1-1/2 tsp baking soda leavening agent
- 1 tsp salt balance
- 2 large eggs binding agent
- 1 cup milk moisture
- ½ cup vegetable oil moisture and texture
- 2 tsp vanilla extract flavor contribution
- 1 cup boiling water enhances chocolate flavor
Frosting
- 3 sticks butter richness and moisture
- 2 cups cocoa powder deep chocolate flavor
- 9 cups powdered sugar sweetness and texture
- 1 cup milk moisture
- 3 tsp vanilla extract flavor contribution
Decoration
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips, to decorate sweetness and texture
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips rich chocolate flavor
- ½ cup heavy cream richness
- to taste Different sized Hershey bar pieces for garnish decorative
Instructions
Preparation of Fillings
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and sugar, then beat them together until smooth and creamy.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time into the cream cheese mixture.
- Add the sour cream and vanilla extract, mixing until everything is uniform.
- Melt the chopped milk chocolate and mix it into the cream cheese filling until combined.
Cake Batter Mixing
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a third bowl, combine the wet ingredients: eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix carefully.
- Thin the batter by adding boiling water and mix until combined.
Baking the Cake
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease two 9-inch baking pans.
- Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans.
- Bake for about 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks.
Frosting and Assembling
- Beat the butter in a mixing bowl until smooth, then gradually add cocoa powder and powdered sugar, alternating with milk.
- Once cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate and spread a portion of the cream cheese filling over the top.
- Add a layer of frosting, then place the second cake layer on top and repeat the spreading.
- Decorate with milk chocolate chips, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and Hershey bar pieces.
- Allow the cake to set for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Ensure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Let cakes cool completely before frosting.