Easy Hershey’s Bar Swirl Cake and Glaze
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this easy-to-make Hershey’s Bar Swirl Cake, a simplified version of the classic recipe from Hershey’s Holiday Recipes. With a decadent blend of chocolate and nuts, this dessert is perfect for Christmas or any weeknight treat.
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour and 25 minutes
Servings: 12
Keywords: Fruit, Nuts, Christmas, Weeknight, Oven, Less than 4 Hours
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 558.8
- Fat: 28.8g
- Saturated Fat: 7.8g
- Cholesterol: 61.4mg
- Sodium: 394.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 68.9g
- Fiber: 2.7g
- Sugar: 44.2g
- Protein: 7.7g
Ingredients:
| Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Eggs | 1 |
| Water | 3 tbsp |
| Light corn syrup | 1/3 cup |
| Shortening | 1 1/3 cups |
| Pecans | 1/4 cup |
| Hershey’s chocolate bar | 3/4 cup |
| Chocolate syrup | 1 cup |
| Vanilla cake mix | 1 box |
| Vanilla extract | 1/2 tsp |
| Milk chocolate bar (for glaze) | 1 |
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Prepare a 12-cup fluted pan by generously greasing and dusting it with cocoa powder (it works better than flour for chocolate cakes).
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Prepare the cake mix batter according to the package instructions, using oil, water, and eggs.
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Set aside 2 cups of the batter and stir in the corn syrup and chopped pecans.
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In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the Hershey’s chocolate bar pieces and chocolate syrup. Microwave on high for about 1 minute or until smooth when stirred.
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Blend the melted chocolate mixture into the remaining plain batter until well incorporated.
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Pour the chocolate batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.
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Spoon the vanilla nut batter evenly over the chocolate batter in the pan.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool the cake in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Prepare the glaze: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the milk chocolate bar pieces and shortening. Microwave on high for about 45 seconds or until melted when stirred. Let it cool slightly.
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Glaze the cooled cake with the milk chocolate glaze, allowing it to drip down the sides.
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Serve and enjoy your delicious Hershey’s Bar Swirl Cake with a rich chocolate glaze that adds the perfect finishing touch to this decadent dessert!
Tips:
- For a festive touch, decorate the top of the cake with chopped nuts or additional chocolate shavings.
- Ensure the cake is completely cooled before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting too quickly.
- Store any leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for longer freshness.
