Heavenly Chocolate Cake

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SOooooo good! everyone loved it

posted by

Aliciamatthews

on 8/1/2011

time

prep:

20 min

total:

55 min

servings

total:

16 servings

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What You Need

pkg. (2-layer size) chocolate cake mix (not pudding in the mix variety)

3/4

cup unsweetened cocoa powder, divided

eggs

1-1/3

cups water

cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing

oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened

Tbsp. milk

tsp. vanilla

2-1/2

cups sifted powdered sugar

Make It

HEAT oven to 350°F.

SPRAY 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. Coat with flour; set aside. Stir cake mix and 1/2 cup cocoa in large mixing bowl. Add eggs, water and dressing; beat with mixer until well blended. Pour into prepared pan.

BAKE 30 to 35 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely on wire rack.

BEAT cream cheese, milk and vanilla with mixer until well blended. Gradually add combined powdered sugar and remaining cocoa, beating well after each addition. Spread over cake.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Size-Wise

Looking for a special treat? One slice of this heavenly cake provides a lot of chocolatey flavor.

How to Make a Triple Layer Cake

Grease and flour 3 (9-inch) round cake pans. Line bottoms of pans with waxed paper. Prepare cake batter as directed; pour evenly into prepared pans. Bake at 350°F 20 to 23 min. or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Double frosting recipe. Fill and frost cake layers with prepared frosting.

How to Test Cake for Doneness

To prevent overbaking, check cakes or cupcakes at the minimum baking time indicated in recipe. Insert a toothpick in center of cake. If it comes out clean, the cake is done. If it does not come out clean, return to the oven for a few additional minutes before rechecking.

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bethk29

posted:9/17/2012

The cake was good and I love cream cheese icing but, I think the cream cheese with the chocolate made the icing taste a bit sour

Aliciamatthews

posted:8/1/2011

SOooooo good! everyone loved it

a cook

posted:9/29/2010

My kids and I loved this cake. It was very easy and we had fun making it too.

pondo412

posted:7/1/2007

By far this was the most awesome most and flavorable cake I have ever made and will make it a family special occation cake.

NicoleLyn88

posted:5/23/2007

It was extremely rich. But I made mine with white cake mix and added chocolate to it. It was also very heavy. But I think I would make it again, but when that time comes, have all of the ingredients at hand, instead of substituting stuff.

lvmybz

posted:4/29/2007

This was absolutely delicious. It is the lightest, and most most cake I have ever tasted. My family loved it and I will add this to my recipe box for sure and plan to make again and again!!

fudgepop4

posted:10/18/2006

I can't wait to make this!

lovestocook31

posted:8/11/2006

I made the mistake by getting cake mix with pudding but it was still great!even my sister who doesn't like chocolate ate some!

auntkimmy04

posted:11/17/2005

Hi, I haven't made this cake but it sure does look yummy!!!

a cook

posted:5/20/2005

This cake is just great, I took it to a dinner party and it got rave reviews. It's moist and delish, I definately recommend it. - Rach, NY