Chocolate Lover’s Cake

This one went around the neighborhood when we were young marrieds. It has been a standby ever since.

1 (18.25-ounce) chocolate or chocolate fudge cake mix

1 (3.4-ounce) package instant chocolate pudding

1 cup sour cream

½ cup vegetable oil

½ cup water

4 large eggs

1 (12-ounce) package chocolate chips

Confectioners’ sugar for dusting

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 12-cup Bundt pan. Set aside.

Combine the cake mix, pudding mix, sour cream, oil, water, and eggs in a large bowl. Mix with an electric mixer on medium for 5 minutes. Fold in the chocolate chips. Pour the cake mixture into the prepared pan. Bake 50 to 55 minutes. Cool 5 minutes. Invert the pan and carefully remove the cake. Transfer to a serving plate and dust with confectioners’ sugar. (Or drizzle with your favorite frosting.)

Makes 10 to 12 servings

Sue Ellen Cooper, Exalted Queen Mother
The Fabulous Founders,
Fullerton, California