Description
A decadent chocolate cake layered with creamy chocolate pudding, whipped topping, and a drizzle of caramel, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups chocolate pudding
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/4 cup crushed nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9×13-inch cake pan.
- Combine 2 cups of chocolate cake mix, 1 cup of water, 1/2 cup of vegetable oil, and 3 large eggs in a large mixing bowl. Mix until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Let the cake cool completely in its pan on a wire rack.
- Poke holes into the cake using a fork, spaced about one inch apart.
- Pour 2 cups of chocolate pudding over the cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes.
- Spread 1 cup of whipped topping over the pudding layer with a spatula.
- Drizzle 1/2 cup of caramel sauce over the top, adding optional chocolate chips and crushed nuts if desired.
- Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Make-ahead option: Prepare a day in advance for optimal flavor. Substitute different pudding flavors or toppings as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg