VOLCANO CAKE (PAULA DEEN'S)

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I have had this cake befor but without the glaze. It is wonderful. I will definitely make this with the glaze.

Provided by Jane from Ohio

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h15m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 ounces softened cream cheese
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1 cup pecans
1 (18 1/4 ounce) box German chocolate cake mix (prepare by following directions on box)
3 eggs (or as called for by your cake mix)
1/3 cup oil (or as called for by your cake mix)
1 1/3 cups water (or as called for by your cake mix)
10 bite-size almond and chocolate covered candies (I had bite-size almond joy) or 10 candies, of choice. (I had bite-size almond joy)
4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup cocoa
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease a 13 x 9 by 2-inch cake pan.
  • Cream mixture:.
  • Beat cream mixture ingredients together with an electric mixer. Set aside until ready to use.
  • Cake.
  • Line bottom of greased pan with coconut flakes.
  • Sprinkle pecans on top of coconut.
  • Set aside.
  • Follow directions on back of box to prepare cake.
  • Beat for approximately 2 minutes using an electric mixer.
  • Fold in the bite sized candy.
  • Pour into cake pan.
  • Evenly space dollops of cream mixture on top of the cake.
  • When the cake cooks, the cream will sink down to the bottom.
  • This will be the "volcano" of flavor.Bake for 40 to 50 minutes.
  • While cake is still hot spread the glaze evenly over the cake.
  • Glaze:.
  • In a small saucepan, melt butter over meduim-low heat.
  • Whisk in cocoa powder and add milk until you get a thin consistency.
  • If glaze is too thick, add more mik.
  • Bring to boil.
  • Whisk in confectioners' sugar and almond extract.
  • Glaze should be thin. Remove from heat and allow to cool before using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 662.5, Fat 39.2, SaturatedFat 16.7, Cholesterol 99.3, Sodium 557.8, Carbohydrate 76.8, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 60, Protein 6.3

Julius Kirimi
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This cake was a bit too dense for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Samuel archer
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this one was really good. The ganache was especially delicious.


Godwin Damoo
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's so delicious and impressive.


Basit Khan
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This cake is so easy to make and it turned out so well! I'm definitely going to be making this again.


Alaeyah Ashby
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had.


Maja Sepelj
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This is the best chocolate cake I've ever had! It's so moist and fluffy, and the ganache is to die for. I'll definitely be making this again.


KM RATUL Vai
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The cake was a bit dry. I think I overcooked it. But the ganache was delicious.


Cheryl Lane
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This cake was a bit too sweet for me. I think I'll use less sugar next time.


Roy Milton
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I love how moist and fluffy the cake is. The ganache is rich and creamy. This is my new favorite chocolate cake recipe!


Priscilla Horne
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This cake is delicious! The chocolate ganache is amazing. I would definitely make it again.


Gacha-girl047
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I've made this cake twice now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it looks so impressive. The ganache is the perfect finishing touch.


Itz-Lover- Gaming
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This volcano cake is a showstopper! It was a huge hit at my dinner party. The ganache was rich and decadent, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly.


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