Chocolate Candy Bar Cake Recipe
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Chocolate Candy Bar Cake

By: NOUELLETTE  
"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"

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What to Drink?

Wine Port
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee
Prep Time:
45 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 3 layer 8 inch cake
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 673 | Total Fat: 39.5g | Cholesterol: 88mg

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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
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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 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 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 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 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 Sep. 7, 2008 by Kelly Young 
Delicious cake and the frosting is amazing! I made this recipe for a friends birthday, and it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2003 by ALYSSALORE 
I made this for my mom's birthday & got SO many compliments on it! I had to print off the... 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 Mar. 4, 2006 by CanadianCook! 
A huge hit! Made this for a birthday party and people were coming back for seconds! Frosting... MORE

 
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