Chocolate, Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake
serves 12-16
Cake
1 pkg of Devil's Food Cake Mix (I use Duncan Hines)
1 (3.4 oz) pkg chocolate instant pudding
4 large eggs
1 1/4 cups water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup mini chocolate chips, reserve 1 1/2 teaspoon to sprinkle over glaze
Glaze
1/2 cup of creamy home-style frosting
Preheat over to 350. Grease and flour 10-inch bundt pan or tube pan.
Combine cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, water and oil in a large bowl. Beat at medium speed with electric mixer for 2 miuntes. Pour into pan.
Bake at 350 for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Invert onto heat resistant serving plate. Cool completely.
For glaze, place frosting in microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high power 10 to 15 seconds. Stir until smooth. Drizzle over cake. Sprinkle chocolate chips over the glaze.
*These cakes are really easy and simple to make and they look gorgeous. People think you went to alot of work!!
** I put these budnt cakes on nice platters or plates and wrap with cellophane for presents! My friends love them!
***Also great to bring to new neighbors that have moved in!
Fiesta Taco Bean Dip
1 16 oz can refried beans
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1 Tablespoon taco seasoning
1 clove garlic, freshly pressed
1 cup of shredded sharp cheddar or monterey or mexican blend cheese
*optional 1 green onion and 1 tomato cut into small pieces
Preheat oven to 350. Spread beans on bottom of a 9X9 baking dish or 9" round pan.
Mix cream cheese with an electric mixer until there are no more lumps. Add sour cream, taco seasoning, and garlic Mix well, be sure and scrap sides of bowl.
Evenly spread mixture over beans.
Sprinkle with cheese.
Bake for 15 minutes.
You can garnish with tomato and green onions if desired.
Serve with tortilla chips.
Enjoy!
