I was in charge of dessert for Easter, it was requested by many to bring carrot cake, so I ofcourse did, but I also figured I need something for the chocolate lovers. I had gotten this recipe out of the Winter 2008 Kraft Food and Family magazine. It looked easy enough to make and like it would be chocolate delight.
This was a hit with everything, the piece you see is what was left by the time I got around to taking a picture, it was a BIG hit. My only complaint was that the frosting “melted” easily which made it kind of hard to transport. If you love chocolate fudgy heaven try this!
Best-Ever Chocolate Fudge Layer Cake (From: Kraftfoods)
- 1 pkg. (8 squares) BAKER’S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, divided
- 1 pkg. (2-layer size) chocolate cake mix
- 1 pkg. (4-serving size) JELL-O Chocolate Instant Pudding
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup BREAKSTONE’S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tub (8 oz.) frozen COOL WHIP Whipped Topping
- 2 Tbsp. PLANTERS Sliced Almonds
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease two 9-inch round baking pans. Chop 2 of the chocolate squares; set aside. Beat cake mix, dry pudding mix, eggs, sour cream, oil and water in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed just until moistened. Beat on medium speed 2 min. Stir in chopped chocolate. Spoon into prepared pans.
Bake 30 to 35 min. or until wooden toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks 10 min. Loosen cakes from sides of pans. Invert onto racks; gently remove pans. Cool cakes completely.
Place frozen whipped topping and remaining 6 chocolate squares in microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 1-1/2 min. or until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is smooth, stirring after 1 min. Let stand 15 min. to thicken. Place one cake layer on serving plate; top with one-fourth of the chocolate mixture and second cake layer. Spread top and side with remaining chocolate mixture. Garnish with almonds. Store leftovers in refrigerator.
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Wow! I will take a slice and a glass of milk please.
I think it’s the fact I haven’t eaten in days – but I am so craving chocolate cake right now – and I think you know my feelings on chocolate.
Whoa – that is one serious chocolate cake… if you have extras, I’d be happy to send you my addy!
Yum! It looks so moist!
What I would not do for a slice of that right now!
This looks delicious!!!!
8mths pregnant here and am now craving chocolate cake LOL. that looks sooooo good-i’m going to have to add the ingrediants to my shopping list.