One of the great baking innovations is the boxed cake mix; such a time-saver, and almost always welcome at any party. But can we do better? Can we make a boxed cake mix taste like a professional baked good? Yes! Upgraded Boxed Cake works to enhance the texture and the chocolatey flavor of the already tender cake by using chocolate pudding mix and coffee to up the richness of the chocolate taste. An extra egg yolk and melted butter also up the richness while sour cream adds even more moisture. Yes, Upgraded Boxed Cake really will make mouths water and people wonder how you do it. No one else has to know its boxed cake taken to the next level!
Ingredients
- 1 (15.25-ounce) box chocolate cake mix
- 1 (3.9-ounce) box instant chocolate pudding mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 3/4 cup strong coffee, brewed then cooled
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- fudge frosting, to taste, store-bought or homemade
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 –Prepare two 8-inch round pans by spraying with nonstick cooking spray or lining them with parchment paper.
Step 3 –Stir together the cake mix, the pudding mix, the eggs, the egg yolk, and the butter.
Step 4 –Whisk the coffee, the sour cream, and the vanilla into the cake batter.
Step 5 –Fold the chocolate chips into the cake batter.
Step 6 –Evenly divide the cake batter between the prepared baking pans.
Step 7 –Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few crumbs, about 30-34 minutes.
Step 8 –Let the cakes cool on a wire rack in the pan for 10-15 minutes.
Step 9 –Transfer the cakes from the pans and allow them to cool completely.
Step 10 –Frost the cakes with the fudge frosting.
Step 11 –Serve.
