self-frosting mexican chocolate cake

58 Pinches
Reading, PA
Updated on Apr 1, 2014

A pudding-like topping and it's made with a cake mix.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • TOPPING
  • 2 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup cocoa
  • 2 cups hot water
  • CAKE
  • 1 - devil's food cake mix
  • 1 1/3 cups buttermilk
  • 3 - eggs
  • 1/3 cup+1 tablespoon oil
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup pecans, chopped and toasted

How To Make self-frosting mexican chocolate cake

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sprinkle marshmallows evenly in bottom of greased and floured 13x9 pan. In medium bowl, mix brown sugar, 1/2 cup cocoa and hot water. Pour over marshmallows.
  • Step 2
    In a large bowl, combine all cake mix ingredients, except pecans. Beat on low speed to blend and then on medium for 3 minutes. Pour batter evenly over marshmallow mixture.
  • Step 3
    Bake for 45 minutes or until a cake tester inserted into top half of cake comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool for 15 or 20 minutes.
  • Step 4
    Turn cake out onto serving tray. Use knife or spatula to smooth frosting on sides and top of cake. Sprinkle with pecans.

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Category: Cakes
Category: Chocolate
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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