Hmmm...I'm not really sure what to think of this cake...the flavor was actually quite good, no where near as sweet as we expected it was going to be (which is a good thing), but the texture was definitely very different, nothing like any cake I've ever made or eaten before. It was something more like a brownie, with a slight "rubber" quality to it (my husband's description, not mine). I did end up frosting this (Creamy Cream Cheese Frosting, this site, see my review), after cutting it in half to create a smaller, two-layer rectangle cake. I'm guessing this is supposed to be more of a "snack" cake, but it doesn't quite fit that description either. So, the taste was great, the texture was strange, and I'm still left thinking I might have done something wrong. Maybe it's supposed to be instant pudding?? That, or I didn't let the cook 'n serve pudding cool enough before mixing in the cake mix and egg? I may still try this again in the future.

I was served this cake at a friend's house and demanded the recipe on the spot. *Heavenly* I then made it for my husband--instant favorite. I mixed up the pudding and let it thicken for a few minutes, then added the cake mix, then the eggs to the mixer. I did have to bake it about 20 minutes longer than directed, and it helped to give it time to 'set' before serving. When I microwave the now-room-temperature pieces before serving, the chips get all melty with the cake, and it is divine. I'm sure results will vary with the type of cake mix used. I did not use a pudding mix--I thought that might be too much. I will definitely make this cake again...birthdays, anniversary, Father's Day...

This is one of my husband's favorite deserts!!!! And my entire family loves it!!!!!

The ingredients for this recipe were updated on 10/09/2007.

Yes, I agree that there are ingredience missing. Here is what I did: I have named it Aunt Jane Jane's Easy Chocolate Cake. Beat four eggs, add one large box of chocolate pudding and 1/2 c. milk and then after mixing throughly, add the cake mix. Grease and flour a 9X12 cake pan and spread mixture evenly. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and bake at 350 degrees for about thirty minutes. Time may vary due to your oven and choice of pan. I like baking cakes in the middle rather than the bottom of the oven. Less of a chance in overdone bottom that way. I applaud your attempt but your recipe needs work.

Not a very good cake recipe. Way too heavy and moist. I know, moist is normally a good thing in a cake, but not this moist - like soggy cake! I will not make it again.

so I followed directions exactly. My chips did not sink to the bottom but the cake was mushy, uncooked in center. Here is a fix if it happens. Scoop out some of the mushy cake in a microwave bowl and microwave for about 1 minute. serve with vanilla ice cream on top. As dissapointed as i was with the cake this fix was quite yummy! Maybe cook time needs increased.

I went ahead and made this cake without reading the reviews. What a mistake..definitly something is missing..soft and mussy, but the chips on the top turned hard and sunk to the bottom and middle!

I was reluctant to try this recipe after all the negative reviews, but I'm glad I did. I followed the recipe to a T and it came out fabulous. Everyone loved it! I think some of you didn't understand the directions is all. If you add the dry cake mix only to the pudding with the 2 eggs and chocolate chips it comes out perfect. I think people were mixing the cake mix as usual then adding the pudding, etc that is where your problem could have been. I say try it again! If you follow the directions exactly as written you shouldn't have a muddy mess.

This cake was AMAZING!!! Can't I rate it more than 5 stars? :)~ I sprinkled it with powdered sugar, set it on a pretty cake platter and added cut up strawberries boarding the entire cake and the center. It was really pretty and the combo of the strawberries and the cake was to die for!!!

Lesson Learned. READ REVIEWS FIRST!!! Although it tastes good, this was NOT a recipe for a cake. This was more like a recipe for a chocolate flavored mudpie. I didn't think of it until after it was in the oven, but when you make 2 boxes of pudding via box instructions - that is 4 cups of milk!!! Way too much liquid for a cake. I believe that perhaps whoever submitted this recipe made a typo & it's supposed to be only 1 box of pudding. I do not want to waste time & money finding out if that way will work though. SERIOUSLY - do NOT make this if you want a cake. Only make if you're looking for some semi decent tasting chocolate mush. Now I have to go out and try something else quick for the party later today. DISAPPOINTED!

This was an awful cake. I had to bake it longer than called for in the recipe, and the texture was very strange. Not a fan of this one.

the taste is delicious, but had to bake for over an hour to get a cake consistency. i kept rechecking the recipe to make sure i did it right

It took it to work and everyone loved it. My only recommendation would be for the recipe to say to refrigerate it after baking. Luckily I did it on my own.

This is one of the best chocolate cakes i have ever had. It looks uncooked in the middle but its really good.