LAYERED CHOCOLATE CAKE

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"It is hard to believe this impressive dessert started with a boxed cake mix," relates Dorothy Monroe of Pocatello, Idaho. Cream cheese in the icing provides the luscious finishing touch.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package German chocolate cake mix (regular size)
1-1/3 cups water
3 eggs
1/3 cup canola oil
1 package (3 ounces) cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix
1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
2 cups 2% milk
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In large bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Pour into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 23-25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. , In a large saucepan, combine the dry pudding mix, gelatin and milk; cook according to package directions for pudding. Cool. , Cut cake into three 10x5-in. rectangles. Place one on a serving platter. Spread with half of the pudding mixture; repeat layers. Top with third layer. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Beat in the sugar and cocoa and vanilla until smooth. Frost top and sides of cake. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 600 calories, Fat 33g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 120mg cholesterol, Sodium 580mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (47g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

Walter Martin
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This cake is definitely worth the effort. It's a special treat that everyone will love.


Josephine Adjetey
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The chocolate frosting is the perfect complement to the cake. It's rich and creamy, but not too sweet.


Md Safie Rahman
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I love how moist and fluffy this cake is. It's the perfect texture.


Zusiphe Sikhuza
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This cake is always a crowd-pleaser. I've never had anyone not like it.


BANNU MAXIM
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I've tried a lot of different chocolate cake recipes, but this one is my favorite.


Prince_ Rajon
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This cake is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for birthdays, anniversaries, and even just because.


Yusuf Diallo
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate cake.


SOLO DOLO SHOW
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I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great!


Honey Williams
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This cake was a huge success! I brought it to a potluck, and everyone raved about it.


Chad Dr.
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Overall, I thought this cake was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Haseeb Imran
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I was a little disappointed with this cake. It was too sweet for my taste, and the texture was a bit too dense.


Arnold Tshisikule
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he'd ever eaten.


doris makena
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This is the best chocolate cake I've ever had! The layers were so moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and creamy.


Shazia Parlor
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't rise properly. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Sufyna Baloch
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The cake was a little dry for my taste, but the frosting was amazing.


charlotte brightman-white
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I've made this cake several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's my go-to chocolate cake recipe.


Praim lala
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This chocolate cake was a hit at my party! It was so moist and delicious, and the chocolate frosting was the perfect finishing touch.


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