The Best Cake Recipe

Name: The Best Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 yellow cake mix; 8 ounces sour cream; 1 (3 1/2 ounce) package vanilla instant pudding mix; 3 eggs; ½ cup oil; ½ cup water; 6 ounces chocolate chips; ½ cup pecans, chopped; 1 (1 ounce) package German chocolate, grated; ½ cup margarine; 8 ounces cream cheese; 1 (1 lb) box powdered sugar; ½ cup pecans, chopped; 1 teaspoon vanilla

Servings: persons

1 yellow cake mix
8 ounces sour cream
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package vanilla instant pudding mix
3 eggs
½ cup oil
½ cup water
6 ounces chocolate chips
½ cup pecans, chopped
1 (1 ounce) package German chocolate, grated
½ cup margarine
8 ounces cream cheese
1 (1 lb) box powdered sugar
½ cup pecans, chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla

1
Mix well: yellow cake mix, sour cream, vanilla pudding mix, eggs, oil and water.
2
Fold into mixture: chocolate chips, pecans and grated chocolate bar.
3
Save some grated chocolate for topping.
4
Bake in a greased and floured 9x13-inch pan for 45 minutes at 350F.
5
Icing: Use mixer and cream margarine, cream cheese and powdered sugar.
6
Then add the chopped pecans and vanilla.
7
Let cake completely cool before icing.
8
Then top with remaining grated chocolate.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 yellow cake mix, 8 ounces sour cream, 1 (3 1/2 ounce) package vanilla instant pudding mix, 3 eggs, and more.

Yes, The Best Cake 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.

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