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Chocolate Picnic Cake

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"Cake travels well. No cooler needed. When out of oven... it is all done! Enjoy and God Bless!" — Cookiebun

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Original recipe makes 1 - 9x13 inch pan Change Servings

1 (5 ounce) package non-instant chocolate pudding mix
1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts

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Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
In a large saucepan, prepare the pudding according to the instructions on the box. Remove from heat. Mix cake mix into the hot pudding and stir until blended.
Pour batter into prepared pan, and sprinkle with the chocolate chips and walnuts. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool before serving.

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PREP 5 mins
COOK 25 mins
READY IN 30 mins

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My grandmother made this all the time and so do I. The only change, which may help those of you who felt it was gooey, was that we put the chips and walnuts on after we baked it. They melted on top like a topping rather than leaving the cake batter seem undone. This really is a great cake!

—AimeeW

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Sep 09, 2003

This certainly was easy and tasted good, but it was very gummy--didn't cook even after 40 min. Maybe because the only cake mixes I could find already had "pudding in the mix" and this was too much pudding.

—CAROLC01

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9 Ratings

Sep 09, 2003

I tried this cake for a picnic. It was too easy to make, traveled well, and was great. Perfect for non-baking chocolate lovers!

—JSKEY

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Sep 09, 2003

This cake is so easy to make and it tastes delicious. It's like a cross between a brownie and a piece of chocolate cake.

—QUAKERJULES

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Feb 16, 2010

bake cake in a jelly roll pan instead of the 9x13 and the time will be right

—lois

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Jun 18, 2007

I've made this cake a couple of times now - it's ALWAYS a HIT. So simple, too! Thanks.

—ahlangston

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Oct 20, 2005

The flavor of the cake was very good. But.......No way will this cake be done in 25 mins. Mine was in the oven for 1hr 10 and still ended up gooie.

—DENMAN

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Sep 09, 2003

Just made this recipe for a friends Birthday Cake. It was very easy, very quick, and VERY good. Will definitely make again -- for ANY occasion! She loved it, and requested the recipe. Maybe she'll make it for MY birthday! haha

—GLJAARSMA

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Nutrition

Calories
260 kcal
13%

Carbohydrates
35.1 g
11%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
13.8 g
21%

Fiber
2.2 g
9%

Protein
3.8 g
8%

Sodium
266 mg
11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Chocolate Picnic Cake

Serving Size: 1/18 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 18
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 260
Calories from Fat: 124

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13.8g 21 %
Saturated Fat 3.3g 16 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 266mg 11 %
Potassium 188mg 5 %
Total Carbohydrates 35.1g 11 %
Dietary Fiber 2.2g 9 %
Protein 3.8g 8 %
Sugars 19.7g
Vitamin A < 1 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 7 %
Iron 20 %
Thiamin 9 %
Niacin 11 %
Vitamin B6 4 %
Magnesium 16 %
Folate 16 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.