Berry-Glazed Chocolate Cake

Name: Berry-Glazed Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package devil's food cake mix (regular size); 1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix; 4 large eggs; 3/4 cup water; 1/2 cup apple juice; 1/2 cup canola oil; 1 teaspoon rum extract; 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips; RASPBERRY GLAZE:; 1/4 cup seedless raspberry jam; 2 tablespoons apple juice; 1/2 teaspoon rum extract; CHOCOLATE ICING:; 2 tablespoons baking cocoa; 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

From St. Louis, Missouri, Betty Checkett writes, "This recipe was given to me by my niece and is wickely delicious! It is really quite easy to prepare."

Ingredients

1 package devil's food cake mix (regular size)
1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix
4 large eggs
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup apple juice
1/2 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon rum extract
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
RASPBERRY GLAZE:
1/4 cup seedless raspberry jam
2 tablespoons apple juice
1/2 teaspoon rum extract
CHOCOLATE ICING:
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Stir in chocolate chips.
Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
In a small saucepan, combine the glaze ingredients. cook and stir over low heat until smooth. Brush over cake. Let stand for 10 minutes or until set.
Place cocoa in a small saucepan. Stir in cream and butter until smooth. Cook and stir over low heat for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Cool slightly; drizzle over cake. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 470 calories, 23g fat (8g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 511mg sodium, 63g carbohydrate (42g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.

Originally published as Berry-Glazed Chocolate Cake in Taste of Home December/January 2005

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mdlmartino

May 30, 2013

I have made this cake for several occasions and each time I get so many compliments on it. It is so flavorful and moist. Very easy to make. Definitely a favorite of mine!!!
KmMcK

Dec 31, 2011

could not really taste the berry glaze but loved the cake and chocolate glaze together