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The Best Chocolate Cake Recipe

Indulge in this decadent chocolate cake, a coworker's secret recipe that's guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser! This moist, intensely chocolatey cake is elevated with a creamy caramel-condensed milk frosting and a crunchy candy bar topping. Prepare to be amazed!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 538.5 kcal
Protein 13g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for The Best Chocolate Cake

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How to Make The Best Chocolate Cake

  1. Prepare boxed chocolate cake mix according to package directions.
  2. Let the cake cool completely for at least 15 minutes.
  3. Gently poke several holes across the top of the cooled cake using the end of a wooden spoon.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine one (14 ounce) can of sweetened condensed milk and 1/2 cup of caramel sauce. Set aside 1/2 cup of this mixture for the frosting.
  5. Drizzle the remaining caramel-condensed milk mixture evenly over the poked cake.
  6. In a separate bowl, whip 8 ounces of Cool Whip until smooth. Gently fold in the reserved 1/2 cup of caramel-condensed milk mixture.
  7. Frost the cake with the Cool Whip mixture.
  8. Top with 1/2 cup of crushed candy bar (such as a Snickers or Heath bar).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

19 g

Sugar

185g

Fat

47g

Carbs

26g

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