Chocolate Cake with Prickly Pear Jam Recipe

Name: Chocolate Cake with Prickly Pear Jam
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For Prickly Pear Jam:; 1-3/4 lb. fresh red prickly pears (about 8); 3 Tbsp. sugar; 1 tsp. fresh lime juice; 2 tsp. fresh orange juice; For Cake:; 1 pkg. (2-layer size) chocolate cake mix; 1 pkg. (3.9 oz.) JELL-O Chocolate Flavor Instant Pudding; 3/4 cup cold milk; 1-1/2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping; 1/2 cup prickly pear jam, recipe follows; chocolate shavings for decoration; 2 pieces of prickly pear for decoration

Servings: persons

For Prickly Pear Jam:
1-3/4 lb. fresh red prickly pears (about 8)
3 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. fresh lime juice
2 tsp. fresh orange juice
For Cake:
1 pkg. (2-layer size) chocolate cake mix
1 pkg. (3.9 oz.) JELL-O Chocolate Flavor Instant Pudding
3/4 cup cold milk
1-1/2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping
1/2 cup prickly pear jam, recipe follows
chocolate shavings for decoration
2 pieces of prickly pear for decoration

1
To Make Jam: Wearing rubber gloves, cut a 1/2-inch slice off both ends of each pear and carefully peel off rind and discard.
2
Chop prickly pear and place in food processor and blend until smooth.
3
Strain, extracting as much puree and liquid by pushing down pulp with a rubber spatula.
4
Place 1 cup prickly pear puree plus sugar in a saucepan over medium-high heat, for 10 minutes, stirring frequently until puree is reduced 1/2 cup.
5
Remove from heat, transfer to a bowl and cool completely.
6
Once cool stir in lime and orange juice.
7
To Make Cake: Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
8
Prepare cake batter and bake as directed on package for 2 (9-inch) round pans.
9
Cool in pans on wire racks 10 min.
10
Loosen cakes from sides of pans.
11
Invert onto racks; gently remove pans.
12
Cool cakes completely.
13
Beat pudding mix and milk in large bowl with whisk 2 min.
14
(Pudding will be thick.)
15
Gently stir in whipped topping.
16
Place 1 cake layer on plate; spread with jam.
17
Top with layers of half each of the pudding mixture and prickly pears; cover with remaining cake layer.
18
Top with remaining pudding mixture.
19
Refrigerate 1 hour.
20
Top with chocolate shavings and prickly pear slices just before serving.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For Prickly Pear Jam:, 1-3/4 lb. fresh red prickly pears (about 8), 3 Tbsp. sugar, 1 tsp. fresh lime juice, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Cake with Prickly Pear Jam falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chocolate Cake with Prickly Pear Jam

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