Rich Moist Dark Chocolate Cake Uses Cake Mix
Indulge in the decadent delight of this Rich Moist Dark Chocolate Cake that starts with the convenience of a cake mix and transforms into bakery-quality perfection. Infused with the richness of instant chocolate pudding, sour cream, and semi-sweet chocolate chips, this cake delivers an ultra-moist texture and a deep, chocolaty flavor in every bite. With just 15 minutes of prep time, it’s an effortless way to create a show-stopping dessert for gatherings, birthdays, or simply satisfying a chocolate craving. Whether served plain or with your favorite frosting, this easy-to-make cake bakes to perfection in under an hour, leaving you with a luscious treat that will have everyone asking for seconds. Perfect for chocolate lovers, it's the ideal combination of simplicity and indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 box dark chocolate cake mix
- 1 3.9-ounce package instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1 cup sour cream
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 4 eggs
- 0.5 cup warm water
- 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9x13-inch baking dish or two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix and instant chocolate pudding mix.
Add the sour cream, vegetable oil, eggs, and warm water to the dry mixture. Use an electric hand mixer or a stand mixer to blend the ingredients on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until a smooth batter forms.
Fold the semi-sweet chocolate chips gently into the batter using a spatula.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish or cake pans.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes if using a 9x13-inch dish, or 30-35 minutes for 9-inch round pans. The cake is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan(s) for 15 minutes. Then transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or frosting.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5347 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 268.3 g | 344% | |
| Saturated Fat | 106.4 g | 532% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 859 mg | 286% | |
| Sodium | 5652 mg | 246% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 728.1 g | 265% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.7 g | 106% | |
| Total Sugars | 473.1 g | ||
| Protein | 74.7 g | 149% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 673 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 28.4 mg | 158% | |
| Potassium | 1372 mg | 29% | |
*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.
