SWEETHEART FUDGE CAKE

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"When asked to make dessert for a friend's engagement party, I came up with this cake," recalls Tiffany Taylor of St. Petersburg, Florida. "It's great for Valentine's Day."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package chocolate fudge cake mix (regular size)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup currant jelly, warmed
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
3 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 can (16 ounces) vanilla frosting
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 pints fresh raspberries

Steps:

  • Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Stir in vanilla. Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. heart-shaped or round baking pans. , Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks., While cakes are still warm, poke several holes in cakes with a meat fork or wooden skewer to within 1/4 in. of bottom. Brush jelly over top and sides of cakes. , In a small saucepan, combine cream and chocolate; cook and stir over low heat until chocolate is melted. Brush over top and sides of cakes several times, allowing mixture to absorb between brushings. Cool completely., In a large bowl, beat frosting until fluffy; fold in whipped topping. Spread frosting between layers and over the top and sides of cake. Garnish with raspberries. Refrigerate for 2 hours before cutting.

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