Ingredients for Chocolate! Chocolate! Chocolate! Cake
- 1 box Chocolate cake mix plus ingredients called for on the box
- 2 (5.9 ounce) boxes instant chocolate or chocolate fudge pudding mix
- 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
- 4 tablespoons cold water, divided
- 8 cups milk divided
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 (16 ounce) tub whipped topping
- 1 can whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips (optional)
Cooking Instructions for making Chocolate! Chocolate! Chocolate! Cake
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Spray a 15-inch by 10-inch pan with baking spray.
Mix the chocolate cake mix according to directions on the box. Pour cake batter into pan.
Bake for 20 minutes. Remove cake from oven and use a toothpick to check for doneness. The toothpick should come out clean. Do not overbake.
Use the handle of a wooden spoon or a large straw to poke holes into the cake; set aside.
Pour 1 packet (about 2 1/2 teaspoons) gelatin into a cup. Add 2 tablespoons of cool water. Stir gently to be sure all of the gelatin is wet. Set aside
In a mixing bowl, combine 1 packet of the instant chocolate pudding mix with 3 cups of cold milk. Stir gently.
Heat 1/2 cup milk until warm, but not hot. Add gelatin and whisk until gelatin is dissolved.
Using a mixer beat the chocolate pudding with the milk and gelatin for at least 2 minutes. Pudding mixture should begin to thicken. Once the pudding is thickened, spoon it evenly over the cake, then place cake in the refrigerator to chill for an hour.
Prep second packet of gelatin in the same way as the first.
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the other box of pudding mix, powdered sugar and remaining 1 and 1/2 cup of milk.
Using a mixer beat the chocolate pudding with the milk and gelatin for at least 2 minutes. Pudding mixture should begin to thicken. Fold in the whipped topping then spread evenly over the cake.
Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours before serving. Better yet, let it chill overnight.
Optional: Top the cake with canned whip cream and add chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips on top.
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