Sunday, August 1, 2010

Aunt Clara's New York Chocolate Cake

Aunt Clara

My great Aunt Clara used to make this cake. Its been a family favorite for years. Today I made it for my mother's birthday party.

1 pkg. chocolate fudge cake mix (Pillsbury)
1 pkg. instant chocolate pudding
1 Cup cold coffee 4 eggs
½ Cup oil
½ tsp vanilla
1/8 tsp salt

Mix together all ingredients (except vanilla). Beat at high 4 minutes. Add vanilla; mix well. Bake at 350 in ungreased angel food pan for 1 hour. Or bake 30 minutes in 2 9-inch cake pans. Cool completely before inverting pan.

Jello Instant Pudding Frosting 

1 pkg. dreamwhip
1 pkg. instant chocolate pudding
1 ½ Cups cold milk

Beat at high until stiff peaks form. Spread on side and top of cake.