chocolate explosion cake (version 2)

Lubbock, TX
Updated on Jul 7, 2013

THIS IS ANOTHER WAY TO MAKE THIS DELICIOUS CAKE...ACTUALLY, MY PREFERENCE.

prep time 25 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Bake
yield 20-24 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • CAKE:
  • - 1 cup - shredded sweetened coconut
  • - 1 cup - chopped nuts of choice
  • - 1 package - german chocolate cake mix
  • - 4 lg. - eggs
  • - 1 1/4 cup milk
  • - 1 tsp. - vanilla extract
  • - 3 almond joy candy bars, chopped (reg. size)
  • - 3 - mounds candy bars, chopped (reg. size)
  • CHOCOLATE GLAZE:
  • - 1/2 cup - (1 stick butter), softened
  • - 1/8 cup - milk (more if a thinner consistency is desired)
  • - 2 tablespoons - cocoa powder
  • - 1 teaspoon - vanilla extract
  • - 1 1/2 to 2 cups - confectioners' sugar
  • - 1 cup nuts, chopped nuts

How To Make chocolate explosion cake (version 2)

  • Step 1
    * PLEASE READ RECIPE THROUGH CAREFULLY ... **Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. ***Spray a 13-by-9-by-2-inch pan with nonstick spray. (I use 'Baker's Joy). 2 *Mix the coconut and nuts together in a med. bowl and set aside. * Mix the above 2 ingredients (coconut & nuts), German chocolate cake mix, eggs, milk & vanilla extract, in a large mixing bowl. Beat with electric mixer on low to med speed for about 2 minutes. Pour badder evenly in prepared pan. *Sprinkle the chopped candy bars on top and place in the oven for about 45 to 50 minutes. Prepare glaze while cake is baking. CHOCOLATE GLAZE *In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the butter, milk, cocoa powder and vanilla extract. *Once the butter is melted, remove from the heat. *Add the sugar and stir until smooth. *Stir in the pecans (if desired) *Pour the warm Chocolate Glaze over the cake. *Slice and enjoy!

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Category: Cakes
Category: Chocolate
Keyword: #coconut
Keyword: #nuts
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Sugar

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