I previously vowed never to use a chocolate cake mix, but to save time, I tried a Swiss chocolate mix as a base. I added hot fudge and chocolate pudding for a rich, triple chocolate flavor. I topped it with French vanilla frosting, chocolate sauce, and nuts, and used sprinkles on some cupcakes for those who prefer them.
For the Cake:
1 box of your favorite chocolate cake mix or favorite cake from scratch
Ingredients listed on cake box (or recipe)
1/2 cup Hot Fudge Topping
1 small box of chocolate pudding mix
Make cake according to directions on box; add the hot fudge topping and box of chocolate pudding mix. Mix and bake according to directions on box.
For the Frosting:
1 cup of vegetable shortening
1/2 cup French vanilla creamer
1 tsp vanilla
4 cups of powdered sugar
Mix shortening, creamer, and vanilla with an electric mixer on low speed. Alternately add powdered sugar until desired consistency is reached. You may need to add more powdered sugar or creamer to achieve correct consistency.
1/2 cup Hot Fudge Topping
1 small box of chocolate pudding mix
Make cake according to directions on box; add the hot fudge topping and box of chocolate pudding mix. Mix and bake according to directions on box.
For the Frosting:
1 cup of vegetable shortening
1/2 cup French vanilla creamer
1 tsp vanilla
4 cups of powdered sugar
Mix shortening, creamer, and vanilla with an electric mixer on low speed. Alternately add powdered sugar until desired consistency is reached. You may need to add more powdered sugar or creamer to achieve correct consistency.
Drizzle with more hot fudge and nuts/sprinkles as desired. Top with cherry !
