Best-Ever Chocolate Fudge Layer Cake

Best-Ever Chocolate Fudge Layer Cake recipe

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Extra chocolate and pudding mix in the batter make this fudge cake not just super rich, moist and amazingly delicious, but the best ever.

time

prep:

15 min

total:

1 hr 20 min

servings

total:

18 servings

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What You Need

pkg. (4 oz. each) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, divided

pkg. (2-layer size) chocolate cake mix

pkg. (3.9 oz.) JELL-O Chocolate Instant Pudding

eggs

cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream

1/2

cup oil

1/2

cup water

tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping (Do not thaw.)

Tbsp. PLANTERS Sliced Almonds

Enjoy serving MAXWELL HOUSE coffee with this delicious recipe.

Make It

HEAT oven to 350°F.

CHOP 2 oz. chocolate. Beat cake mix, dry pudding mix, eggs, sour cream, oil and water in large bowl with mixer until blended. Stir in chopped chocolate. Pour into 2 (9-inch) round pans sprayed with cooking spray.

BAKE 30 to 35 min. or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 min. Loosen cakes from sides of pans. Invert onto wire racks; gently remove pans. Cool cakes completely.

MICROWAVE COOL WHIP and remaining chocolate in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1-1/2 min. or until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after 1 min. Let stand 15 min. to thicken.

STACK cake layers on plate, filling and frosting with COOL WHIP mixture. Sprinkle with nuts.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Variation

Prepare using 1 pkg. (1.4 oz.) JELL-O Chocolate Fat Free Sugar Free Instant Pudding, BREAKSTONE'S Reduced Fat or KNUDSEN Light Sour Cream and COOL WHIP LITE Whipped Topping.

Make Ahead

The fudge-like texture of this cake improves when it is stored overnight in the refrigerator.

How to Store

Keep refrigerated.

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a cook

posted:7/16/2009

it was a really rich and tasty cake, probably the best I've ever made. I am not a chocolate person but ended up eating more than my fair share... Great texture

Antiragweed

posted:6/7/2009

This is divine. My frosting didn't turn out as dark, but all the chocolate flavor was there. Used Andes Candies as a garnish. Was a big hit at my mother's 49th Birthday party!! Not *one* crumb left on anyone's plates!!! ^___^

sarahbmckinney

posted:6/6/2009

I made this for my family and it was absolutely amazing. I topped it with sliced strawberries and then drizzled melted chocolate over them. Then put crushed almonds all around the sides. It was MUCH better cold!!

jedigirl59

posted:6/5/2009

I made it twice! I love this cake and so does my family! The first time I made it, my parents thought it was so good that I should've made my brother's cake for his wedding. Sure enough, here comes his wedding day and the cake wasn't that good compared to this recipe!

jadonna01

posted:6/2/2009

This is decadent!! Easy to make! This is a classic family favorite "as is" but I've also chopped up Reese's Pieces for 'extra' flavor, or Andes mint candies as supreme sophistication in the main batter. I use 1 cup of choc. chips or 1/2 choc and butterscotch chips in the frosting mix. This is a very verstile recipe ... and it doesn't last long around the family or at potlucks! "Thanks to who-ever designed this recipe!!" -JT

msglover1

posted:6/1/2009

This cake was easy to make and it turned out to be a hit at my family Christmas Pot luck luncheon. I topped it with Heath Bar and it was gone within seconds!

shellymoats

posted:4/29/2009

I made this for my mom's birthday. It was a huge hit with the family.

cbbjc

posted:4/26/2009

I've made this twice now. Each time fro differnt people by the same response. Very good, moist and never any leftovers.

kayla118

posted:4/9/2009

This IS the best ever chocolate cake! If you have the time to make it, it is well worth it. I would not just make a plain chocolate cake after thids one. It is moist, and fudge-like, very good! I have made it several times and everyone loves it!

chicagal01

posted:4/8/2009

This is WONDERFUL! Next time I will make double the frosting, there was not quite enough to cover the entire cake. mmmmm..if you are a chocolate lover, you will LOVE this recipe!