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Hershey Cake Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
8 plain Hershey bars
2 sticks butter
2 1/2 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 c. buttermilk
2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. soda
2 1/2 c. flour
1 small can Hershey syrup
1 c. pecan (optional)
Directions:
Directions:
Melt Hershey bars in a double boiler. Set aside. Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beat well after each. Add melted Hershey bars. Dissolve soda in buttermilk. Sift flour and salt twice. Add to creamed mixture alternately with milk and Hershey syrup. Beat well. Add vanilla and nuts. Bake in a tube pan which has been greased and floured. Bake at 325º for 1 1/2 hours.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
12
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
1 hour
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Jeanne (Mrs. Eddie) Ruhmann served this luscious cake for many years in Kenedy. Originally from Floresville, Mrs. Ruhmann and her husband (and children, (Paul and Russ) have been ranchers, merchants and generous citizens of Karnes County and South Texas for many years.

 

 

 

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