Ingredients
CAKE
1 package white cake mix
4 eggs
1 package whipped topping mix
CHOCOLATE GLAZE
1 unsweetened chocolate square
1 dash salt
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp milk, hot
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
Directions
Combine cake mix, whipped topping mix, eggs and water; beat at medium
speed for 4 min. Pour batter into well greased and floured 12-cup,
10-inch Bundt pan; bake at 350 degrees for about 40 min. Cool in pan
for 15 min. Remove from pan. FOR GLAZE: Melt chocolate and butter
over low heat. Remove from heat. Add sugar and salt; blend in milk
until mixture is of glaze consistency. Drizzle over cooled cake.
Source: Unusual Old World and American Recipes from Nordic Ware.
Formatted for MM by Karen Adler FNGP13B.
Servings: 1 servings
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Categories: Cake; Chocolate; Chocolate Cake; Dessert; Sauce
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We hope you enjoy this Chocolate Glazed Dream Cake recipe.
