Best 15 Milky Way Cake Recipes

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In the realm of dessert decadence, the Milky Way Cake stands as a celestial masterpiece, captivating taste buds with its ethereal layers and cosmic flavors. This extraordinary confection draws inspiration from the Milky Way galaxy, its spongy cake base representing the dark depths of space, while swirls of vanilla buttercream and chocolate ganache mimic the radiant stars and nebulous clouds. A shower of shimmering white chocolate shavings completes the illusion, evoking the awe-inspiring beauty of the night sky.

This heavenly delight is not merely a visual spectacle; it offers a symphony of flavors that dance upon the palate. The moist and fluffy chocolate cake, infused with a hint of coffee, provides a rich and indulgent foundation. The velvety vanilla buttercream, light and airy, offers a sweet counterpoint, while the luscious chocolate ganache, with its deep, bittersweet notes, adds a touch of sophistication. Each bite is a journey through the cosmos, a tantalizing exploration of textures and flavors that leaves one craving more.

For those seeking a celestial baking adventure, the Milky Way Cake presents a delightful challenge. The detailed recipe provided guides you through each step of the process, from preparing the decadent chocolate cake layers to crafting the ethereal vanilla buttercream and the rich chocolate ganache. Additional variations offer opportunities for customization, such as incorporating chopped nuts, berries, or even a layer of salted caramel, allowing you to create a truly unique and personalized Milky Way masterpiece.

Whether you're an experienced baker or embarking on your first cosmic culinary adventure, the Milky Way Cake promises an unforgettable experience. Its stunning appearance and exquisite flavors will undoubtedly impress family and friends, making it the perfect centerpiece for any special occasion or a delightful treat to indulge in on a quiet evening under the stars. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your baking tools, and let's embark on a journey to create a dessert that is out of this world.

Let's cook with our recipes!

MILKY WAY CAKE



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I got this recipe out the one The Lady & Sons cookbooks. It is officially the cake I make for my brother on his birthday. It's a 3 layer cake and oh so good! It is the cure for a sweet tooth.

Provided by cnpick05

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 16-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

confectioners' sugar, for dusting pans
8 (1 3/4 ounce) Milky Way bars
1 1/2 cups butter
2 cups granulated sugar
4 eggs, well beaten
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
1 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup marshmallow cream
1/2 cup butter
6 ounces chocolate chips
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325.
  • Grease three 9-in. cake pans and dust them with confectioner's sugar. To make the cake, melt the Milky Way bars with 1 stick of butter. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Cream the remaining 2 sticks of butter with the granulated sugar. Add the beaten eggs and the cooled chocolate mixture.
  • Sift the flour and the baking soda together. Alternately add the flour and buttermilk to the batter, blending well. Add the nuts and vanilla.
  • Divide the batter among the prepared pans and bake for 30-40 minute or until the cake is firm to the touch. Cool for 5 minutes, remove from the pans and place on cooling racks.
  • While the cake cools prepare the icing. Combine the sugar and milk in a heavy saucepan. Cook to the soft-ball stage (234 degrees on a candy thermometer). Remove the pan from the heat and add the marshmallow cream, butter and chocolate chips, stirring until melted. Add the pecans. When the cake has cooled completely, frost each layer, sides and top of the Milky Way Cake.

MILKY WAY CAKE W/ MILKY WAY FROSTING-ANNETTE'S



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Be forewarned. This recipe is not for the faint at heart. In fact, you will most likely gain a pound just reading the ingredients. It is not for someone who is dieting, diabetic, watching their waste line or wanting to fit into that pair of skinny jeans by next month. It is fattening and full of butter and candy bars BUT it is...

Provided by Annette W.

Categories     Candies

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

FOR THE CAKE YOU WILL NEED
8 milky way bars
4 large eggs
2 stick butter
2 1/2 c flour
2 c sugar
1 c buttermilk
1/2 c chopped pecans
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp baking soda
FOR THE FROSTING YOU WILL NEED
3 milky way bars
1 stick butter
3 Tbsp milk
2 c powder sugar (this may vary depending on the consistency you want your frosting)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325°. Melt 1 stick of butter and 8 of the Milky Way bars. Set aside.
  • 2. Cream 1 stick of butter and 2 cups sugar together. Add 4 eggs, one at a time, beating well after each egg.
  • 3. In a separate bowl, mix flour and baking soda together. Gradually add to egg mixture with 1 cup buttermilk.
  • 4. Add nuts and vanilla. Fold in candy bar mixture.
  • 5. Bake 1 hour at 325° in a 9x13 inch pan. (cooking time my vary depending on oven temps, you may cook a little less, watch for brownness.)
  • 6. ***Frosting**** Melt butter, Milky Way bars and milk. Add powdered sugar until desired thickness is reached. I make my frosting to the consistency of ganache. You want it to be thick and not run so that it sticks to the cake well. When you cut each slice your frosting should come apart with the cake almost like fudge. YUM! Enjoy!
  • 7. **Enjoy, walk, enjoy, call the doctor, enjoy, do extra sit ups, enjoy, bike ride, enjoy, take the stairs, enjoy, park in the spot furthest from the doors, enjoy, eat only salad with this recipe for the next month, enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!**

MILKY WAY® POKE CAKE



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A treat for all chocolate lovers! Serve this delicious dessert made using Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ fudge cake mix and caramel candy.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ chocolate fudge cake mix
1 cup sour cream
1 cup water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1/2 cup caramel topping
58 Milky Way® original minis (from two 10.5-oz bags), unwrapped
1/3 cup butter, cut into pieces
4 1/2 teaspoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, sour cream, water, oil and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour batter into pan.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Poke warm cake every inch with bamboo skewer halfway into cake, twisting skewer back and forth. Pour caramel topping over cake, spreading to fill holes. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack.
  • In medium microwavable bowl, place 42 of the candy bars, the butter and milk. Microwave on Medium (50%) 1 minute, then in 15-second intervals, until candy is melted and mixture can be stirred smooth. Stir in vanilla. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating with spoon until frosting is smooth and spreadable.
  • Frost cake. Chop remaining 16 candy bars; sprinkle over frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 46 g, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 250 mg

MILKY WAY WONDER CAKE



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Make and share this Milky Way Wonder Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Caryn

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 ten inch Bundt cake

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 Milky Way bars, traditional size
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup nuts, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Generously grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt cake pan.
  • In a small saucepan, melt candy bars and 1/2 cup butter over low heat (or in microwave); set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine flour and baking soda; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream 1/2 cup butter and sugar until fluffy.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Add flour mixture alternating with buttermilk; beat until smooth.
  • Add candy/butter mixture and vanilla extract; beating until smooth.
  • Fold in nuts, if desired.
  • Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool 10 minutes, remove from pan; cool completely.
  • Glaze with a powdered sugar glaze.

MILKY WAY LOVER'S POUND CAKE



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This cake takes a little bit of extra effort but it is worth it! If you like Milky Ways, you will like this :) It comes out looking and tasting like a "professional bakery" cake, but better.

Provided by Karen..

Categories     Candy

Time 1h50m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 (1 3/4 ounce) Milky Way bars
1 cup butter, softened (divided use)
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
1 (2 5/8 ounce) Milky Way bars (or 3 fun size bars) (optional)
1/2 cup butter (optional)
2 cups confectioners' sugar (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla (optional)
milk (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine candy bars and 1/2 cup butter in a saucepan; melt over low heat (or use microwave).
  • Cream sugar with remaining butter.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Stir together flour and baking soda and add alternately with buttermilk to creamed mixture; beating until smooth.
  • Add melted candy/butter and mix well.
  • Stir in vanilla and nuts.
  • Pour into greased and floured bundt or tube pan and bake for 75 to 80 minutes.
  • Cool and frost with Candy Frosting, if desired, or any frosting you prefer.
  • Decorate with bite sized Milky Ways if you want to get fancy!
  • Candy Frosting: Melt candy bars with butter in saucepan or microwave.
  • Add sugar and vanilla.
  • Blend in just enough milk to make spreading constistency (start with just a tablespoon or so).

MILKY WAY CANDY BAR CAKE



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My mother told me that when the Milky Way candy bar first became popular around 1940, my great aunt LOVED them. One day she was attending her Ladies Circle from church & she mentioned to one of the ladies that she had discovered a candy bar that she loved. My great-aunt said it was better than any cake she had ever baked. To her...

Provided by Patti Smith

Categories     Chocolate

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 17

6 milky way candy bars
1 c margarine
2 c sugar
4 eggs
2 1/2 c plain flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 c buttermilk
1 tsp vanilla
1 c chopped pecans
ICING
2 1/2 c sugar
1 stick margarine
1 c evaporated milk
6 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 c marshmallow cream
2 milky ways, chopped into small pieces
1/2 tsp almond extract

Steps:

  • 1. Combine 6 Milky Way bars with 1/2 cup margarine in a medium saucepan. Melt on low heat. Remove and set aside.
  • 2. Cream sugar and remaining 1/2 cup margarine till fluffy.
  • 3. Add eggs one at a time mixing well after each egg.
  • 4. Add flour and soda alternately with milk, mixing till smooth.
  • 5. Add the 6 melted Milky Ways and mix well. Stir in vanilla, almond extract and nuts.
  • 6. Pour into a greased and floured bundt pan.
  • 7. Cook 1 hour and 20 minutes at 350 degrees. Test with a tooth pick. Remove from pan after 10 minutes.
  • 8. ICING - Combine sugar and evaporated milk. Cook to soft ball stage stirring constantly.
  • 9. Take off heat and add chips, marshmallow and margarine.
  • 10. Pour over cake and top cake with chopped Milky Ways.

MILKY WAY CAKE



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I have been making this recipe for 10 years now. Everytime I make it, I should double my recipe. It's such an easy recipe to make and it's great for any occasion. This is one dessert you won't be bringing home.

Provided by Laura Huffman

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 1

take 1 box of yellow cake mix. follow the directions on the back.

Steps:

  • 1. Take 1 box of yellow cake mix. Follow the directions on the back. Then set it aside. Next place a stick of butter/margarine in a sauce pan and melt with (8) snack size Milky Ways. Stir the chocolate until it's melted. ... Next, add the mixture to the cake mix. Do not over stir, you want it to look more marbleized. Bake it until the cake tester comes out clean. Last, let the cake cool, then sprinkle powdered sugar over the cake. Slice and serve.
  • 2. Enjoy!

MILKY WAY CAKE FROSTING



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Make and share this Milky Way Cake Frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Cindy in PA.

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup marshmallow creme
1 package chocolate chips
1/2 cup margarine

Steps:

  • Combine sugar and milk in saucepan.
  • Cook to soft ball stage.
  • Add chocolate chips,marshmallow creme and margarine.
  • Stir until melted and thoroughly blended.
  • Cool and spread on cake.

MILKY WAY WONDER CAKE RECIPE



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Provided by jannycerv

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 Milky Way chocolate bars (regular size)
1/2 c. margarine
1/2 c. margarine, melted
2 c. sugar
4 eggs
2 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/4 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/2 c. pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Melt candy bars and 1/2 cup margarine over low heat; do not allow to cool. Grease and flour a tube pan. Sift flour and baking soda together. Cream melated butter and sugar until light anf fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, to the butter and sugar, beating well after each addition. Add flour mixture, a little at a time, alternating with the buttermilk, allowing it to mix well. Beat until smooth. Add the melted candy mix while it is still hot. Mix well. Add vanilla and mix. Stir in nuts. Cover cake with foil, shiny-side down. Bake at 350 degrees. Remove foil after 45 minutes and bake for another 45 minutes. Allow to cool before taking from the pan.

MILKY WAY POUND CAKE



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Categories     Cake     Chocolate     Dairy     Dessert

Yield Makes 12-16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 (2.15 oz) Milky Way Bars
1 Cup Butter, divided
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
2.5 Cups Flour(I use organic AP flour)
1/2 TSP Baking Soda
1/4 TSP Salt
1 1/4 Cups Butter Milk

Steps:

  • Grease large tube pan, line bottom of pan with parchment, grease again, and lightly flour bottom. Shake out excess. Set aside. Preheat Oven to 325 degrees In saucepan or microwave, melt candy bars and 1/2 cup butter, stirring occasionally until smooth. Set aside. (If using stove, stand by stove and use low heat, chocolate can burn easily) In large mixing bowl, cream remaining, butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add melted candy slowly while blending, so as to not cook the eggs. In a seperate bowl, comine dry ingredients. Add alternately with butermilk to the creamed butter and candy muxture. Blend together well. Batter will be thin. Turn batter into prepared pan and bake in pre-heated oven for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until cake tests done. May test done after 1 hour depending on weather. I tend to check at 45 minutes and every 15 minutes there after. Remove from oven and cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a cake rack to cool completely.

MILKY WAY POUND CAKE



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This cake is to die for! Weighs about 10 pounds when done!

Provided by Susan Hill

Categories     Chocolate

Number Of Ingredients 9

8-1 3/4 oz milky way candy bars (1- 14 oz bag of fun sized bars)
1 c butter
2 c sugar
4 eggs
2 1/2 c sifted flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 1/4 c buttermilk
1 tsp vanilla
1 c chopped nuts

Steps:

  • 1. Combine candy a 1/2 c butter in saucepan. Melt over low heat. Cream sugar with rem. 1/2 c butter. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well. Stir tog. flour and baking soda. Add alternately with buttermilk stirring until smooth. Add melted candy and mix well. Stir in vanilla and nuts. Pour into greased and floured bundt pan. Bake @ 350 degrees 75-80 minutes. cool and turn out onto plate. Drizzle with candy frosting.
  • 2. Candy Icing: 3 fun-sized Milky Way candy bars (or 1- 20 oz bar) 1/2 c. butter 2 c sifted powdered sugar 1 tsp vanilla Milk Melt candy and butter in small saucepan. Add sugar and vanilla. Blend in just enough milk to spreading consistancy. Enjoy!

MILKY WAY POKE CAKE?



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this new poke cake recipe i created,is a style of milky way bars,it's perfect with a glass of milk.

Provided by raymond spencer

Categories     Cakes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 13

35 milky way minis,unwrapped and divided
1 box chocolate fudge cake mix
1 c chocolate hazlenut spread
1 c water
1/2 c vegetable oil
3 egg whites
3 king size milky way bars,sliced
1 c heavy cream
1 jar(s) caramel ice cream topping
1 tube(s) frozen whipped topping,thawed
1 pkg cream cheese,softened
1 packet instant chocolate pudding mix
3/4 c hot fudge sauce

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.Coat the bottom of a 13x9-inch baking pan.Add 15 milky way minis.
  • 2. In a large bowl,combine cake mix,chocolate hazlenut spread,water,oil,egg whites and sliced milky way bars.Beat together with electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds.
  • 3. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes,scraping bowl occasionally.Pour the batter into prepared baking pan.
  • 4. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted the center comes out clean.Cool for 10 minutes.
  • 5. In a small bowl,combine heavy cream and caramel ice cream topping,whisk together until smooth.Set aside.
  • 6. Poke the warmed cake with a end of the wooden spoon.Pour caramel mixture over the cake.Cool completely in the pan on cooling rack.
  • 7. In a medium bowl,combine whipped topping,cream cheese, chocolate pudding mix and hot fudge sauce,whisk together until blended.
  • 8. Spread the frosting onto the cake.Add remaining milky way minis.

MILKY WAY CAKE



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This rich and decadent cake I make a few times a year. If you love milky way candy bars then you'll like this dessert. Enjoy!

Provided by Nancy Allen

Categories     Chocolate

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 milky way bars, regular size
3 stick butter, divided
4 1/2 c sugar
4 eggs, beaten
2 1/2 c flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 c buttermilk
1 c chopped pecans (optional)
1 8oz. can evaporated milk
1 6oz chocolate chips (i used ghiradeli)
1 c marshmallow cream

Steps:

  • 1. Combine bars and 1 stick butter in saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until melted. Set aside.
  • 2. Cream 2 cups sugar, and 1 stick butter in mixing bowl. Beat in eggs.
  • 3. Sift flour and baking soda and add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Stir in candy mixture. Add nuts, if desired, and mix well.
  • 4. Pour into greased and floured 9x13 pan. Bake at 325 for 1 hr. 10 mins. Combine remaining 2 1/2 cups sugar, evaporated milk, and remaining stick of butter in a saucepan and cook to soft-ball stage, stirring frequently.
  • 5. Remove from heat and add chocolate chips and marshmallow crème. Cool slightly. Beat until thick and spread over cake. ( I spread frosting while cake is still warm.)

MILKY WAY CAKE



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My cousin learned to bake with this recipe. She's always laughed about how "we fatties" really need this!

Provided by MiMi Marshall

Categories     Chocolate

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 1 3/4 oz bars milky way
2 c sugar
3 stick butter
4 eggs, well beaten
2 1/2 c flour
1/4 tsp baking soda
1 1/4 c buttermilk
1 tsp vanilla
1 c pecans, chopped
powdered sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Melt milky ways with 1 stick butter. Remove from stove and let cool. Cream remaining 2 sticks of butter with sugar. Add well beaten eggs and cooled chocolate mixture. Sift flour and baking soda together. Alternate flour and buttermilk to the batter, blending well. Then add vanilla and nuts. Grease and dust with powdered sugar 3 9" cake pans or 1 long 16" X 12" or 8" X 17" pan. Bake at 325° for 30-45 minutes.
  • 2. Icing:
  • 3. 2 1/2 cups sugar 1 cup evaporated milk 1 stick butter 1 cup chopped pecans 1 cup marshmallow cream 1 (6-oz.) package of chocolate chips
  • 4. Combine sugar and evaporated milk. Cook to a soft ball stage. Remove from heat and add butter, marshmallow cream and chocolate chips, stirring until all ingredients have melted. PUT ON HOT CAKE. This is a great dessert that everyone will enjoy! Serves 12 to 14.

MILKY WAY CAKE



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Categories     Cake     Chocolate     Dessert     Bake

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 Milky Way candy bars (2.1 oz size)
1 3/8 cups butter
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
2 1/2 cups flour
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • In microwave or double boiler, melt 7 Milky Way candy bars with 1/2 cup butter. Stir until smooth, and set aside to cool. In a large bowl, cream sugar and 1/2 cup softened butter or margarine until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition. In another bowl, whisk together flour and soda. Add flour mixture and buttermilk alternately to creamed mixture, ending with the flour mixture. Stir in candy mixture and vanilla until well blended. Grease and flour a Bundt pan. Bake at 325ºF for about 60 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in cake comes out dry. Melt 3 Milky Way candy bars with 3/8 cup butter or margarine. Pour glaze over top of the cake, and let it run down the sides.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the cake will taste. Use real butter, not margarine, and use fresh milk and eggs.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help to incorporate air into the batter, which will make the cake light and airy.
  • Gradually add the eggs one at a time: This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Mix in the flour and baking powder gradually: This will help to prevent the batter from becoming too dense.
  • Do not overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This will help to ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

The Milky Way cake is a delicious and easy-to-make cake that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and fluffy texture, rich chocolate flavor, and creamy frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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