Dreamy Chocolate Cake With Frosting Recipe

Prepare for pure chocolate decadence! This dreamy chocolate cake recipe is ridiculously easy to make, starting with a cake mix for ultimate convenience. Don't be intimidated by the ingredient list—it includes the luscious, cooked frosting! This frosting is the star, boasting the perfect balance of rich chocolate flavor and creamy texture, without being overly sweet. Even better the next day! Get ready to wow your friends and family with this irresistible dessert.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 722.9 kcal
Protein 12g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Dreamy Chocolate Cake With Frosting

  • Chocolate Cake Mix
  • Chocolate Instant Pudding
  • Sour Cream
  • amount specified on cake mix box
  • 1 cup milk (whole milk recommended)
  • amount specified on cake mix box
  • Mini Chocolate Chip
  • Cornstarch
  • Margarine
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • White Sugar
  • Vanilla

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How to Make Dreamy Chocolate Cake With Frosting

  1. Preheat oven to [insert oven temperature, e.g., 350°F]. Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, [insert measurements] water, [insert measurements] oil, and [insert measurements] eggs. Beat with an electric mixer for 2 minutes.
  3. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans.
  4. Bake for [insert baking time, e.g., 30-35] minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. While cakes cool, prepare the frosting:
  7. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine [insert measurements] butter, [insert measurements] cocoa powder, [insert measurements] sugar, [insert measurements] milk, and [insert measurements] salt.
  8. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until smooth and thickened. This will take about 5-7 minutes.
  9. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  10. Once cakes are completely cool, frost the top of one layer with a generous amount of frosting. Top with the second cake layer and frost the entire cake.
  11. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the frosting to set.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

27 g

Sugar

191g

Fat

85g

Carbs

22g