Pam Crooks' Chocolate Cake

This recipe from my friend, Pam:

Here’s my absolute favorite chocolate cake recipe in the whole world. It’s rich, chocolatey, and easy to make. And since Valentine’s Day is known for giving your lover chocolate as a sign of your affection, you still have time to make this!

Chocolate Fudge Cake

1 box chocolate fudge cake mix
1 box instant chocolate fudge pudding
1/2 cup sour cream
4 eggs
1/2 cup oil
3/4 cup water
1 tsp. vanilla
8 oz. mini-chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare either 13 x 9 pan or two 9 inch rounds with shortening, dusted with flour.

Mix together first 7 ingredients until smooth. Stir in chocolate chips. Pour into pan. Bake 25-35 minutes.

Now, it’s preferable to cool the cake before frosting. But if you’re really anxious to show your love, you can frost the cake with a can of chocolate fudge frosting while it’s still warm, then cut a large piece and serve it dripping.

No telling what your lover will do to show his appreciation, eh?

Thank you, Pam!

Black Chocolate Cake

Black Chocolate Cake


Prep Time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings



Ingredients:
2 cups sugar
2 cups sifted flour
1 cup cocoa
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
2/3 cup olive oil
2 cups boiling water
2 eggs
1 cup fresh raspberries or strawberries, sliced
1 bowl Cool Whip, thawed

Preparation:
Mix dry ingredients. Add vanilla and oil. Slowly pour in boiling water and beat until well mixed.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Pour batter into cupcakes or rectangular glass dish.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Cool on rack.
Serve with fresh berries and Cool Whip.