COME-HOME-TO-MAMA CHOCOLATE CAKE

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You'll spend less than a half hour whipping up this cure-all cake that starts with a mix. Sour cream and chocolate pudding make it rich and moist, and chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate make it decadent comfort food at its finest. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package devil's food cake mix (regular size)
1 cup sour cream
1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate fudge pudding mix
4 large eggs, room temperature
1/3 cup canola oil
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
FROSTING:
1 pound semisweet chocolate, chopped
6 tablespoons Dutch-process cocoa powder
6 tablespoons boiling water
1-1/2 cups butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Pour into two greased and floured 8-in. baking pans., Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 38-43 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a microwave, melt chocolate; stir until smooth. Let cool to room temperature, 20-30 minutes. Meanwhile, dissolve cocoa in boiling water; cool., In a large bowl, beat butter and confectioners' sugar until fluffy. Add melted chocolate; beat on low speed until combined, scraping sides of the bowl as needed. Beat in cocoa mixture., Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with 1-1/2 cups frosting. Top with remaining cake layer. Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 754 calories, Fat 49g fat (25g saturated fat), Cholesterol 144mg cholesterol, Sodium 655mg sodium, Carbohydrate 75g carbohydrate (53g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

Ashik Chowdhury
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Great recipe! The cake was moist and the frosting was delicious. I will definitely be making this cake again.


MD Aburayhan
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This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but it was still very good. The chocolate flavor was rich and the frosting was creamy. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves dense chocolate cake.


Ashok Chaudhary
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great! It was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was delicious. I'll definitely be making this cake again.


talha murad
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This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The frosting was a bit difficult to spread, but it was worth the effort. The cake was moist and delicious, and the frosting was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making this cake again.


Temmy Mistura
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the rich chocolate flavor and the creamy frosting. I'll definitely be making this cake again for future potlucks.


Rashid Khan 19
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The texture was perfect and the frosting was delicious. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves sweet chocolate cake.


castro john
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I'm not a huge fan of chocolate cake, but this recipe changed my mind. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is light and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this cake again.


jollyollie 526
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This is the best chocolate cake I've ever had! It's so moist and decadent, and the frosting is to die for. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate cake.


Sabor KING
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and it was a huge hit! He loved the rich chocolate flavor and the creamy frosting. I'll definitely be making this cake again for special occasions.


Tresha Miller
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This chocolate cake is divine! It's so moist and rich, with a perfect balance of sweetness and bitterness. The frosting is also amazing - light and fluffy, but not too sweet. I'll definitely be making this cake again and again!