DEVIL'S FOOD POUND CAKE

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This one is simple, but good. It originally came from the Duncan Hines cake mix box, but I have made some changes - milk for water, butter for oil, and pudding. It makes a nice heavy pound cake with a fine crumb. A Bundt cake pan makes for easy serving. I like serving it with cherry pie filling and whipped cream, but it's also...

Provided by Susan Feliciano

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 12

CAKE:
1 pkg devil's food cake mix
1 pkg chocolate instant pudding mix (4-serving size)
4 large eggs
1 1/4 c milk (2%)
1/2 c butter, melted
TOPPING:
1 can(s) cherry pie filling
2 c whipped cream or whipped topping
OPTIONAL GLAZE:
1/2 c (or more) creamy home-style frosting, your favorite
1/2 c chopped pecans

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan or tube pan.
  • 2. Combine cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, milk, and melted butter in a large mixing bowl. Beat at medium speed for 2 minutes, scraping down sides of bowl once during beating. Pour into pan.
  • 3. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 25 minutes. Invert onto heat resistant serving plate. Cool completely.
  • 4. Slice and serve topped with cherry pie filling and whipped cream.
  • 5. For a glaze, heat canned frosting in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until thin. OR, microwave on high for 10 to 15 seconds. Do not overheat. Drizzle over cake. Top with chopped nuts if desired.

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