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HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK cocoa powder made of 100-percent cacao is a staple in every pantry. From pies, cakes, bars and cookies to classic hot cocoa, brownies, truffles, frosting and waffles, HERSHEY'S cocoa powder is ready to help you whip up some amazing chocolate treats and desserts. Have this special can of cocoa powder on hand when you're baking birthday cakes, anniversary desserts or even a treat that has no purpose other than pure satisfaction. Add this diverse baking ingredient to your hot cocoa mix when making classic Christmas treats, cupcakes during Valentine's Day, chocolate truffles during Easter and morning waffles or frightful desserts during Halloween to put a delicious twist on each holiday celebration. HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK cocoa powder will help bring your baking projects to sweet new heights. This baking powder is gluten free and made with no artificial flavors or colors. Need baking inspiration? Look on the back of the can for great recipes from cake to frosting to the perfect cup of hot cocoa. No matter what you're baking in the kitchen, HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK cocoa powder is a heavenly and simple addition that will help you make unforgettable chocolate treats that the whole family can enjoy.

• Contains one (1) 8-ounce can of HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK Dutched Cocoa Powder

• Stock your pantry with dark cocoa containing 100 percent cacao to create scrumptious chocolate desserts like brownies, chocolate cakes and cookies with a deep chocolate flavor

• Kosher-certified, gluten free and non-GMO cocoa powder with no artificial flavors, colors or preservatives packaged in a resealable can to retain freshness

• Bake birthday treats, holiday desserts and other homemade chocolate recipes with HERSHEY'S cocoa

• Create the best holiday chocolate treats to go along with your Christmas, Halloween, Valentine's Day and Easter candy selections by incorporating HERSHEY'S cocoa powder

• Add HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK cocoa to your hot chocolate and coffee to make each sip a bit sweeter than before

Ingredients

Cocoa Processed With Alkali.

Directions

Bake: Hershey's Especially Dark Chocolate Cake: 2 cups sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup boiling water; 3/4 cup Hershey's; 2 eggs especially dark chocolate special dark cocoa 1 cup milk frosting (recipe follows); 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 cup vegetable oil. (1) Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans. (2) Stir together sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt in large bowl. Add eggs, milk, oil and vanilla; beat on medium speed of mixer 2 minutes. Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin). Pour batter into prepared pans. (3) Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks. Cool completely. Frost with especially dark chocolate frosting. 10 to 12 servings. Especially Dark Chocolate Frosting: 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine; 3 cups powdered sugar; 1/3 cup milk; 2/3 cup Hershey's Special Dark Cocoa; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Melt butter. Stir in cocoa. Alternately add powdered sugar and milk, beating to spreading consistency. Add small amount additional milk, if needed. Stir in vanilla. About 2 cups frosting. For rich chocolate desserts, try Hershey’s Cocoa in recipes calling for baking chocolate. Hershey’s Special Dark Cocoa is perfect to use in any recipe that calls for Dutch Processed Cocoa and can also be substituted in recipes calling for Unsweetened Cocoa or Baking Chocolate. 3 Level tablespoons of cocoa + 1 tablespoon shortening or oil = 1 Ounce unsweetened baking chocolate. 1 Level tablespoon of cocoa + 2 teaspoons shortening + 3 - 1/2 teaspoons sugar = 1 ounce semi-sweet baking chocolate.