Rich Moist Dark Chocolate Cake Uses Cake Mix Recipe

Indulge in this decadent, intensely rich, and unbelievably moist dark chocolate cake – made surprisingly easy with a boxed cake mix! Perfect for a quick weeknight dessert or a special occasion, this recipe offers two delicious options: a stunning bundt cake, delicately dusted with powdered sugar, or a show-stopping layer cake adorned with luscious dark chocolate frosting (homemade or canned). This is my husband's all-time favorite, and I bake it for him every Valentine's Day and birthday – you'll understand why after just one bite!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 560.3 kcal
Protein 17g
Rating 4.8 (18 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Rich Moist Dark Chocolate Cake Uses Cake Mix

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How to Make Rich Moist Dark Chocolate Cake Uses Cake Mix

  1. Preheat your oven to [Preheat oven temperature, e.g., 350°F (175°C)]. Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan (or a bundt pan).
  2. In a large bowl, prepare the cake mix according to the package directions, but substitute the water or milk called for in the mix with [Specify liquid and amount].
  3. Add the [Specify additions like oil, eggs etc., with measurements] to the batter and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 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 the bundt cake with powdered sugar, or frost the layer cake with your favorite dark chocolate frosting. Slice and serve!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

24 g

Sugar

165g

Fat

50g

Carbs

22g