If you’re a chocolate lover like me, then you’re in for a treat! Today, I’m sharing my all-time favorite recipe: the Triple Fudge Cake. This cake is a heavenly combination of chocolate pudding, chocolate cake mix, chocolate chips, and topped with a generous serving of whipped cream. Sounds delicious, right? This recipe is not only mouth-wateringly good, but it’s also easy to make. Even if you’re not an experienced baker, you can pull off this cake successfully. The secret of this cake lies in the blend of the ingredients that takes the chocolate flavor to a whole new level, and the addition of chocolate chips gives it that extra richness and gooiness. Trust me, it’s a chocolate lover’s dream. I’ve been making this Triple Fudge Cake for years, and it never fails to impress. Whether it’s a birthday, an anniversary, or just a regular day when you’re craving something sweet and decadent, this cake will hit the spot. So, are you ready to bake? Let’s get started!
Ingredients
- 1 (3 oz.) pkg. chocolate pudding and pie filling
- 1 chocolate or white cake mix
- 1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips
- chopped nuts
- whipped cream
Baking Instructions
- Cook pudding according to directions.
- Blend cake mix into hot pudding.
- Pour into greased 9 x 13-inch pan.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips and nuts over top.
- Bake 30 to 35 minutes at 350°.
- Serve with whipped cream.
Calorie: 500
Total cooking time: 1 hour
Difficulty level: Easy
The Great Chocolate Pudding Affair
One fine Saturday, I found myself in my kitchen, staring at a 3 oz. package of chocolate pudding and pie filling. It was as though it was looking at me, challenging me, daring me to make something out of it. And so, with a determination that would make any superhero jealous, I decided to embark on a sweet mission – to make a Triple Fudge Cake.
The Cake Mix Conundrum
The first step was to blend the chocolate (or white, if you’re a rebel) cake mix into the hot chocolate pudding, which I had cooked according to the directions. Now, this might sound simple, but let me tell you, it’s an art! You have to make sure the cake mix doesn’t clump up and become this weird, alien-like blob. And guess what? In my case, it did. But fear not, fellow home cooks, for I have a patented solution: stir like your life depends on it. It’s all in the wrist, folks.
The Art of Greasing Your Pan
With my cake mixture finally resembling something edible, it was time to pour it into a greased 9 x 13-inch pan. I wish someone had told me how tricky this could be. You see, greasing your pan isn’t just about slathering butter all over it. It’s more like painting a masterpiece. Too little and your cake will stick, too much and it’ll slide around like it’s at a water park. But hey, after a few attempts, I think I got the Picasso of greased pans.
The Chocolate Chip and Nut Rain
Next up, I had to sprinkle chocolate chips and nuts over the top. Now, this might sound like a walk in the park but let me tell you, my friends, it is not. It’s more like a drizzle than a sprinkle. You have to make sure each chocolate chip and every nut find their rightful place on the cake. It’s like a sweet game of Tetris.
The Oven Showdown
Baking the cake at 350° for 30 to 35 minutes was, without a doubt, the most suspenseful part of this whole ordeal. The stakes were high. Would it rise? Would it burn? Would it transform into a monstrous cake beast and take over my kitchen? Thankfully, it came out beautifully – a glorious, chocolatey vision that would bring a tear to any dessert-lover’s eye.
The Whipped Cream Finale
And now, for the grand finale. Serving the cake with whipped cream. There’s something so satisfying about slathering a dollop of whipped cream over a warm, freshly baked cake. It’s like the cherry on top, the icing on the cake, the… well, you get the idea.
The Sweet Aftermath
And so, my friends, that’s the story of my Triple Fudge Cake with chocolate pudding, chocolate chips, nuts, and whipped cream. It was a day filled with laughter, a few tears, and a whole lot of chocolate. But in the end, it was worth it. After all, who can resist the allure of a perfectly baked, chocolatey, nutty, and creamy Triple Fudge Cake? Not me, that’s for sure.
