CHOCOLATE FUDGE AND NUT CAKE

Chocolate Fudge and Nut Cake image

Chocolate cake mix, chocolate pudding mix, cocoa powder, semi-sweet chocolate, bittersweet chocolate.... Meet the chocolatiest chocolate fudge cake EVER.

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 1h32m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pkg. (2-layer size) chocolate cake mix
1 pkg. (3.9 oz.) JELL-O Chocolate Flavor Instant Pudding
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1-1/2 cups PLANTERS Deluxe Pistachio Mix, chopped, divided
1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate
2 oz. BAKER'S Bittersweet Chocolate
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup milk
1 lb. powdered sugar (about 4 cups)

Steps:

Heat oven to 350ºF.
Prepare cake batter as directed on package. Add dry pudding mix and cocoa powder; mix well. Stir in 3/4 cup nuts. Pour into 2 greased and floured 9-inch round pans.
Bake 30 to 32 min. or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool cakes in pans 10 min. Invert onto wire racks; gently remove pans. Cool cakes completely.
Melt chocolates as directed on package. Beat butter in large bowl with mixer until creamy. Add melted chocolate and milk; mix well. Gradually add sugar, mixing well after each addition.
Stack cake layers on plate, spreading 1/2 cup frosting between layers. Spread top and side of cake with remaining frosting. Sprinkle with remaining nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Fat 28 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 420 mg, Carbohydrate 66 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 48 g, Protein 8 g