Most-Requested Chocolate Cake

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Remarkably moist. Intensely chocolatey. A tried-and-true gem of a cake that has been beloved for generations. Serve it and see why.

time

prep:

25 min

total:

1 hr 30 min

servings

total:

18 servings

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What You Need

2-1/2

pkg. (4 oz. each) BAKER'S Unsweetened Chocolate (10 oz.), divided

1-1/2

cups MIRACLE WHIP Dressing

2-1/4

cups packed brown sugar

2-1/2

tsp. vanilla, divided

eggs

cups flour

1-1/2

tsp. baking soda

1/4

tsp. salt

cup boiling water

1/4

cup butter or margarine, softened

cups powdered sugar

2/3

cup milk

Make It

HEAT oven to 350°F.

MELT 6 oz. chocolate as directed on package; cool. Meanwhile, beat dressing, brown sugar and 1-1/2 tsp. vanilla in large bowl with mixer until blended. Beat in eggs and melted chocolate. Combine flour, baking soda and salt. Add to chocolate mixture alternately with water, mixing well after each addition.

POUR into 2 parchment paper-lined 9-inch round pans sprayed with cooking spray.

BAKE 30 to 35 min. or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool 10 min.; remove from pans. Immediately remove parchment paper. Cool cakes completely on wire racks.

MEANWHILE, microwave remaining chocolate and butter in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1 to 1-1/2 min. or until butter is completely melted, stirring every 30 sec. Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Cool.

ADD powdered sugar, milk and remaining vanilla to butter mixture; beat until blended. Use to fill and frost cake layers.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Substitute

Prepare using MIRACLE WHIP Light Dressing.

How to Store

Keep cake refrigerated.

Special Extra

Garnish frosted cake with sliced fresh strawberries just before serving.

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a cook

posted:6/25/2011

My grandma made this cake back in the depression. I've made this all my life and is the most treasured recipe I have. It a most requested cake in my family. Yum! Yum! Yum!!!

pattiegreen

posted:1/26/2011

I have made this cake for years. It is easy and I always have the ingredients available to make a quick desert. I always add peanut butter to the batter and icing to taste and it makes is so much better.

*SuPeR GiRL*

posted:8/3/2010

This cake tastes like goo. I am a huge chocolate fan, but this was disgusting. A total waste of cocoa powder.

tamlia

posted:7/7/2010

The name is very fitting. This cake is delicious. Make it for your next event and people will be asking about it for sure.

rkeezer

posted:3/8/2010

When I was growing up, this is the only chocolate cake recipe, my Mother ever used. It was our favorite, and it is still my favorite. I have made this recipe myself. I actually used this receipe for one of my college classes, where we had to do a demonstration for class. I shared it with the class, they all loved it. This recipe has been a part of my life for almost 50 years. Thank you Kraft Foods.

msmissygirl

posted:10/14/2009

I found that the cake was really moist, almost wet inside. I had a clean toothpick and baked it the proper time, so I don't think I would make this again, it was too mushy, yet simple to make.

a cook

posted:2/10/2009

I substituted canned cream cheese frosting. It took less time and my family liked it better. I also changed the recipe to make cupcakes. Made 24 and baked for 17 minutes. They came out great

brookeswitzer

posted:11/25/2008

I have made this cake quite a few times. Everyone asks for it. I had people asking me to make this for other peoples birthdays! It's really easy too. The frosting is a lot of work and I think the stuff in the can is just as good so I swap out most of the time.

txchick211

posted:11/5/2008

This was the most moist cake I have ever eaten. We also found that it tasted better the next day (not to say that it did not taste wonderful the day we made it) but it appears that the longer it sits the more moist it becomes and a richer taste as well. Highly recommend. My very picky sister was not going to eat it once she saw me put mayo in it but after listening to everyone rave about it she went ahead and tried a piece and now makes it regularly in her home.

lingling109

posted:5/1/2008

I baked this cake yesterday and it turned out hard, stiff but abit moist. This is my first time baking a cake. Can anyone give me tips for improvement? Your comments would be appreciated!! Thankyou!