Perfect Chocolate Frosting Cake Mix Doctor
Indulge in the ultimate dessert with the "Perfect Chocolate Frosting Cake Mix Doctor," a rich, decadent cake that starts with a time-saving devil's food cake mix and transforms into a bakery-quality masterpiece. Enhanced with creamy milk, melted butter, and a touch of vanilla, this chocolate lover's dream features semi-sweet chocolate chips folded into the batter for an extra burst of chocolatey goodness. Topped with a luscious homemade chocolate frosting made with butter, cocoa powder, and a hint of heavy cream, every bite melts in your mouth. Perfect for special occasions or a treat-yourself moment, this easy-to-make cake is as beautiful as it is delicious. Ready in under an hour and serving up to 12, it’s the ideal centerpiece for any celebration.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 box Devil's food cake mix
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 cup Milk
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup Unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 0.75 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 cups Powdered sugar
- 0.25 cup Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or spray them with nonstick baking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the devil's food cake mix, 1/2 cup melted butter, eggs, milk, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Mix on low speed to combine, then increase to medium speed and beat for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips using a spatula.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cakes comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cakes cool, make the chocolate frosting. In a medium mixing bowl, beat 1 cup of softened butter using a hand or stand mixer on medium speed until fluffy.
Add the unsweetened cocoa powder and powdered sugar, alternating with the heavy cream, and mix on low speed to combine. Increase the speed to medium and beat until the frosting is creamy and spreadable.
Mix in the vanilla extract and salt, and beat for an additional minute to ensure the frosting is smooth.
Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a cake stand or plate. Spread a generous amount of frosting on top.
Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake, smoothing it with a spatula for a clean finish.
Decorate as desired. Slice and serve at room temperature. Enjoy your perfect chocolate frosting cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7869 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 373.1 g | 478% | |
| Saturated Fat | 223.5 g | 1118% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1281 mg | 427% | |
| Sodium | 4691 mg | 204% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1159.5 g | 422% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 87.2 g | 311% | |
| Total Sugars | 810.4 g | ||
| Protein | 99.7 g | 199% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.7 mcg | 43% | |
| Calcium | 1602 mg | 123% | |
| Iron | 56.7 mg | 315% | |
| Potassium | 4095 mg | 87% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
