Moist Deluxe Dark Chocolate Cake Mix Copycat Duncan Hines Recipe

Recreate the magic of your favorite Duncan Hines dark chocolate cake mix from scratch! This recipe delivers a luxuriously moist and intensely chocolatey cake that's perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any special occasion. Impress your friends and family with a homemade cake that tastes just like the store-bought version, but with the added satisfaction of knowing you made it yourself. This recipe is easily customizable – add your favorite frosting, fresh berries, or chocolate shavings for an extra touch of deliciousness. Perfect for bakers of all skill levels!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 4139.9 kcal
Protein 113g
Rating 4.2 (23 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Moist Deluxe Dark Chocolate Cake Mix Copycat Duncan Hines

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How to Make Moist Deluxe Dark Chocolate Cake Mix Copycat Duncan Hines

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  6. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Once cooled, frost and decorate as desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

140 g

Sugar

1402g

Fat

169g

Carbs

193g