Chocolate Lover's Dream Cake Recipe

Indulge in this decadent Chocolate Lover's Dream Cake, a rich and intensely chocolatey masterpiece! This recipe, discovered in a work recipe book, has become a family favorite, made twice in just two weeks. Prepare for a truly unforgettable chocolate experience. This recipe makes a large, 12-cup cake, perfect for sharing (or not!). Feel free to experiment with different frostings – peanut butter would be divine!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 85 mins
Calories 442.5 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 5.0 (6 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chocolate Lover's Dream Cake

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How to Make Chocolate Lover's Dream Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Generously grease and flour a 12-cup fluted tube cake pan.
  3. In a large bowl, combine: 1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix, 1 cup chocolate milk, 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened, 3 large eggs, 1 cup sour cream, and 1 (3.4 oz) package instant chocolate pudding mix. Mix with a spoon until well blended.
  4. Stir in 2 cups chocolate chips. Pour batter into the prepared pan. (Note: Batter will be thick).
  5. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
  7. Invert the cake onto a wire rack or heatproof serving platter to cool completely.
  8. While cake cools, prepare your favorite chocolate glaze or frosting (recipe not included, but peanut butter frosting is recommended!).
  9. Once the cake is completely cool, frost generously.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

18 g

Sugar

141g

Fat

69g

Carbs

17g