PILLSBURY CHOCOLATE CAKE MIX RECIPES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 325°F. Grease and flour 12-cup Bundt® pan. In large bowl, combine all cake ingredients except chocolate chips; beat at low speed until moistened. Beat 2 minutes at high speed. Fold in 1 cup chocolate chips. Pour into greased and floured pan.
• Bake at 325°F. for 60 to 75 minutes or until edges begin to pull away from sides of pan. Cool 15 minutes. Invert cake onto serving plate.
• In small saucepan, combine powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of the milk and 1/2 cup chocolate chips. Cook over low heat until chocolate chips are melted and mixture is smooth, stirring constantly. Add enough milk for desired consistency. Slowly pour and spread glaze over warm cake. Cool 30 minutes or until completely cooled.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 325°F. In small heavy saucepan, combine butter, 1/4 cup whipping cream and brown sugar. Cook over low heat just until butter is melted, stirring occasionally. Pour into two 9 or 8-inch round cake pans; sprinkle evenly with chopped pecans.
• In large bowl, combine cake mix, water, oil and eggs; beat at low speed until moistened. Beat 2 minutes at medium speed. Carefully spoon batter over pecan mixture.
• Bake at 325°F. for 35 to 45 minutes or until cake springs back when touched lightly in center. Cool 5 minutes; remove from pans. Cool 1 hour or until completely cooled.
• In small bowl, beat 1 3/4 cups whipping cream until soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form.
• To assemble cake, place 1 layer on serving plate, praline side up. Spread with half of whipped cream. Top with second layer, praline side up; spread top with remaining whipped cream. Garnish with whole pecans and chocolate curls. Store in refrigerator.