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Chocolate Candy Bar Cake

SUBMITTED BY: NOUELLETTE PHOTO BY: Kelly Young

"I made this once for a family gathering and now everyone insists that it be at every gathering! It's so easy; you use a box cake mix! For chopping the chocolate bars, I put them in the freezer, then hit them with a hammer while still in the wrapper"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 64 stars. This recipe average a 4.9 star rating.
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PREP TIME  45 Min
COOK TIME  25 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 10 Min
Original recipe yield 3 layer 8 inch cake

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package devil's food cake mix
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 3 eggs
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
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  • 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

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour 3 (8 inch) pans.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2003 by SUMMERSUNSET
For anyone that loves chocolate and fabulous very-easy-to-make-and-spread frosting, this takes... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2004 by AFOSTERFAMILY
This is awesome!! I used 3 9" pans as suggested and it was great. My husband does not like... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2003 by DACIAOLSON
This cake is so extremely moist and the frosting is wonderful! The only thing I would add is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2005 by JROUSONELOS
Everyone always asks me to make this cake. I made a GREAT CHANGE, substitute the crushed... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2003 by JAZZY-GIRL
I made this once for a potluck at work and now, I'm not "allowed" to ever bring anything else... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2003 by JOYCEE_D
This cake is very delicious. It is very easy to make, and the most complicated part is the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2007 by
This cake is excellent. Everyone raved and it's presentation is WOW. I did not mix the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 4, 2006 by CanadianCook!
A huge hit! Made this for a birthday party and people were coming back for seconds! Frosting... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2004 by KAJ
Big hit, everyone loves the cake. This is a KEEPER. My daughter does not like pecans so I left... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2003 by ALYSSALORE