RECIPE: Chocolate Candy Cake

Mmmmmmmm. I am in love with this cake. The Chocolate Affair is days away and I am bringing on the chocolate. This cake is decadent and rich. It's another quick and easy box cake thats as good as home made. Serve with a rich dark bold roast coffee. Cheers !!

INSTRUCTIONS

1 (18.25 ounce) package devil's food cake mix- Duncan Hines

1 1/2 cups milk

3 eggs

3/4 cup canola oil

1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix

FROSTING

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese

1/2 cup white sugar

1 cup confectioners' sugar

1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

1 cup chopped pecans

4 (1.5 ounce) bars milk chocolate candy, coarsely chopped

Toffee and m&m Pieces- Garnish

Directions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour 3 (8 inch) pans.
In a large bowl, combine cake mix, milk, eggs, oil and instant vanilla pudding mix. Beat on low speed until blended. Scrape bowl, and beat 4 minutes on medium speed. Pour batter into prepared pans.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
To make the frosting: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese with the white sugar and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold in the whipped topping, pecans and chopped chocolate. Spread between layers and on top and sides of cake.

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