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Heavenly Chocolate Cake

Prep Time:

20 min

Total Time:

55 min

Makes:

16 servings

What You Need

1 pkg. (2-layer size) chocolate cake mix (not pudding in the mix variety)

3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, divided

3 eggs

1 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing

4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened

1 Tbsp. milk

1 tsp. vanilla

2-1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar

Make It

PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 13x9-inch baking pan.

STIR cake mix and 1/2 cup of the cocoa in large mixing bowl. Add eggs, 1-1/3 cups water and dressing; beat with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl frequently. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Pour into prepared pan.

BAKE 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely on wire rack.

BEAT cream cheese, milk and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Gradually add combined powdered sugar and remaining 1/4 cup cocoa, beating well after each addition. Spread over cake. Cut into 16 pieces to serve.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Size-Wise

Looking for a special treat? One slice of this heavenly cake provides a lot of chocolatey flavor.

How to Make a Triple Layer Cake

Grease and flour 3 (9-inch) round cake pans. Line bottoms of pans with wax paper. Prepare cake batter as directed; pour evenly into prepared pans. Bake at 350°F for 20 to 23 minutes or until wooden toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Double frosting recipe. Fill and frost cake layers with prepared frosting.

How to Test Cake for Doneness

To prevent overbaking, check cakes or cupcakes at the minimum baking time indicated in recipe. Insert a toothpick in center of cake. If it comes out clean, the cake is done. If it does not come out clean, return to the oven for a few additional minutes before rechecking.

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