DARK CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRY MARGARITA CAKE

Dark Chocolate Strawberry Margarita Cake image

Provided by Renae McVay

Categories Cakes

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 devil's food cake mix
1 box instant chocolate pudding and a dash of cinnamon (3.4 oz box)
1 c self-rising flour
1/2 c sugar
4 eggs
1 c oil
1 tsp rum flavoring
1/2 can(s) Bud Light Strawberita drink (8oz can), can substitute 4-5 oz strawberry soda or sprite
1 bag(s) semi-sweet mini chocolate chips with 1/2 bag reserved to make icing
1 can(s) strawberry pie filling, reserving 1/2 for topping
ICING
buttermilk or heavy whipping cream to make icing (will take several tablespoons)
reserved 1/2 bag of chocolate chips
reserved strawberry pie filling

Steps:

1. Mix all dry ingredients together with a whisk. Then add all other ingredients and mix with heavy duty mixer until well incorporated. (Be sure to reserve the items needed for icing and set aside.)
2. Pour the batter into a heavily greased and floured bundt cake pan and bake at 350 degrees for approximately 45 minutes or until it tests done. Allow to sit in cake pan for a few minutes before turning out onto plate.
3. Icing: Place the chocolate chips in the microwave and cook for a couple of minutes until warm and melting. Whisk them until smooth. Thin until pouring consistency with the buttermilk or heavy cream. When pourable, drizzle over the top of the cake. Then take the reserved pie filling and spoon around the top. The dark chocolate flavor with the rum flavoring and strawberries is delicious!