Chocolate – it’s more than just a sweet treat, it’s an indulgence, a comfort food, and to some, it’s even a way of life. That’s why I adore the Death By Chocolate recipe. This dessert is not just a simple dessert, it’s an experience. Imagine sinking your teeth into layers of chocolate cake, whipped cream, and chocolate pudding. It’s like dying and going to chocolate heaven! It’s also incredibly easy to make, and it’s perfect for parties, potlucks, and family gatherings. I’ve even added an optional twist – Heath bars for that extra crunch and flavor. So, if you’re a chocolate lover like me, you’re going to love this recipe!
Ingredients
- 1 chocolate cake mix
- 2 (8 oz.) containers Cool Whip
- 2 envelopes Dream Whip
- 2 pkg. chocolate Jell-O instant pudding
- 3 c. cold milk
- 4 Heath bars (optional)
Baking Instructions
- Bake cake mix according to instructions on box. Cool completely; break into small pieces. Mix together Jell-O, Dream Whip and milk; beat well. Refrigerate 1 hour.
Calorie: 550
Total cooking time: 2 hours
Difficulty level: Easy
The Death By Chocolate: A Tale of Temptation and Triumph
The Sweet Call of the Chocolate Cake Mix
Let me tell you, my friends, about the day I decided to make a Death By Chocolate. It all started with an innocent looking box of chocolate cake mix. Now, I don’t know about you, but I’ve always found cake mixes to be a bit of a tease. They sit there on your counter, promising to transform into a decadent cake with just a little bit of effort. Well, this particular box was no different. It promised me a world of chocolaty goodness, and who was I to resist?
Enter the Cool Whip Containers
Once the cake was in the oven, it was time to bring out the big guns – or should I say, the big containers. Yes, my friends, the next step in my Death By Chocolate journey involved two (8 oz.) containers of Cool Whip. Now, Cool Whip and I have had our differences in the past (let’s just say, it’s not as forgiving as one might think when you accidentally leave it out of the fridge overnight), but today, we were on the same team.
Dream Whip, the Unsung Hero
Alright, next up in this orchestration of sweetness was the Dream Whip. If you’re not familiar with Dream Whip, let me tell you, it’s aptly named. It’s like the fairy godmother of baking ingredients – just a sprinkle here and there, and voila! Your dessert goes from drab to fab. So, I mixed together two envelopes of Dream Whip with the chocolate Jell-O instant pudding and cold milk, and beat it like it owed me money.
The Waiting Game
Once the mixing was done, it was time for the hardest part of any cooking endeavor – the waiting. Into the fridge went the mixture for an hour. Now, if you’re anything like me, an hour waiting for a dessert is like a lifetime. I swear I could hear the pudding mixture taunting me from the fridge. “Not yet,” it seemed to say. “I’m not ready to be devoured yet.” Let me tell you, that hour was a lesson in patience!
The Grand Finale
Finally, the hour was up. The cake had cooled and was broken into pieces. The pudding mixture was ready. The Cool Whip was, well, cool. And the optional Heath bars? Let’s just say, they didn’t stay optional for long. I will spare you the messy details of layering, but let’s just say, it was a labor of love.
The Aftermath
And so, my friends, my Death By Chocolate was complete. And let me tell you, it was every bit as delicious as I hoped. Yes, there may have been a few mishaps along the way (I may or may not have gotten Cool Whip in my hair), but in the end, it was all worth it. So, the next time you find yourself staring at a box of chocolate cake mix, remember my tale. And remember, even though it might be a bit of a journey, the end result is always worth it.
Death By Chocolate? More like Death By Delicious.
