Cake Mix Chocolate Picnic Cake Recipe

Indulge your chocolate cravings with this decadent Cake Mix Chocolate Picnic Cake! Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or any occasion, this easy recipe transforms a simple cake mix into a moist, intensely chocolatey dessert. Ready in under 70 minutes, it's the ultimate shortcut to chocolate cake bliss.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 552.7 kcal
Protein 15g
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Ingredients for Cake Mix Chocolate Picnic Cake

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How to Make Cake Mix Chocolate Picnic Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, oil, and water according to the cake mix instructions.
  3. Stir in the melted chocolate chips and chocolate pudding mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. Once cooled, dust generously with powdered sugar and serve.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

24 g

Sugar

152g

Fat

56g

Carbs

20g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cake Mix Chocolate Picnic Cake?

Cake Mix Chocolate Picnic Cake takes about 85 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 70 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Cake Mix Chocolate Picnic Cake?

Cake Mix Chocolate Picnic Cake has approximately 552.7 calories per serving, with about 15 g protein, 20 g carbohydrates and 51 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Cake Mix Chocolate Picnic Cake?

The key ingredients for Cake Mix Chocolate Picnic Cake are Dark Chocolate Cake Mix, Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix, Oil, Warm Water, Chocolate Chips, Sour Cream. See the full list with measurements above.

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