Better than pretty much everything chocolate cake
Yes, even better than that.
This is my go-to recipe when I’m bringing a dessert to a potluck. It is a quick (other than the baking part), easy, to-die-for-delicious chocolate cake and I always have all the ingredients I need on hand. I dare you to make it and not have a nearly orgasmic experience when you taste it. I took it to a family get-together on Sunday and the oohs and aahs were almost as audible as Meg Ryan’s.
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Decadent Chocolate Bundt Cake
1 box Betty Crocker Triple Chocolate Fudge cake mix
1 large box instant devil’s food pudding mix
1 cup sour cream
1 cup canola oil
4 eggs
1/2 cup warm water
2 cups mini semisweet chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, sour cream, oil, eggs and water. Beat on medium speed for two minutes. Stir in chocolate chips and pour into a greased and floured bundt pan.
Bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched and toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool cake thoroughly in pan for a good hour and a half before turning over onto a serving platter. Top with chocolate glaze recipe below and sprinkle with chopped pecans and shredded coconut.
NOTE: To make this chocolate cake even better, make it a day ahead. Allow it to cool no more than 45 minutes or so in the pan. Invert onto a plate and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight. Trust me on this one.
Chocolate Glaze
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3 T butter
1 T light corn syrup
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Combine ingredients in a microwaveable bowl. Microwave on high for 30 to 45 seconds, stirring every 15 seconds, until completely melted. Do not overcook! Spread or pour warm glaze over top of chocolate cake and let drizzle down the sides.
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That DOES look really good!!!
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Emily Reply:
May 19th, 2011 at 12:54 pm
Thanks, Susie! It’s honestly one of the best chocolate cakes…well, maybe not as decadent as Costco’s but still very, very good!
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Yep, we need a Sassy potluck.
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Emily Reply:
May 19th, 2011 at 12:53 pm
As long as you’ll eat Steph’s slice. She’s not a fan of chocolate cake. Not sure how we’re friends…
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Looks delicious!
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Emily Reply:
May 19th, 2011 at 12:53 pm
It tastes even better. I should know–I ate enough to double and triple check.
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Ok, I have been soooo good on my diet, but I honestly do not care…I am going to cook this!!!
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Emily Reply:
May 19th, 2011 at 12:52 pm
I am truly sorry for ruining your diet, but I promise it’s worth every calorie!
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Its funny on my Grandma’s recipe card for better than sex cake it says better than sex with robert redford cake ;)
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Emily Reply:
May 19th, 2011 at 1:07 pm
Hahahahahaha! That is SO awesome! (I am still laughing out loud!)
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How’d you know I’ve been thinking chocolate cake today?
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Emily Reply:
May 19th, 2011 at 2:26 pm
When aren’t we thinking chocolate cake? ;)
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That’s one seductive chocolate cake!
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Emily Reply:
May 19th, 2011 at 3:40 pm
Trust me, it totally is. Of course I find most chocolate cakes seductive.
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Totally going to make this for my man! THANK YOU!
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Emily Reply:
May 19th, 2011 at 3:40 pm
Your man can thank me later. ;)
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Totally going to make this FOR MYSELF!!! :)
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Emily Reply:
May 20th, 2011 at 3:45 pm
You totally should. I know you will appreciate it. :)
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Is cooling the cake for 1.5 hours the trick to getting it out without sticking to the sides of the pan? If I make this, I really want it to look just like your picture! :)
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Emily Reply:
May 22nd, 2011 at 9:56 pm
You know, I’ve cooled it for less than an hour and a half and had it come out just as nicely, but I’ve also cooled it not long enough and had parts of the top (bottom?) stick to the pan. Of course, that’s what the glaze is for–hides everything! ;)
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Making this AGAIN tonight. Thanks!!
XO
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Emily Reply:
June 17th, 2012 at 10:20 pm
You make me smile. Like really, really big. :)
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Making this for some VERY special visitors coming to our house tomorrow. What, oh what, would I do without you?
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Emily Reply:
July 7th, 2012 at 8:52 pm
I love you for this. Truly I do. You make my heart super happy.
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