Colorful Striped Chocolate Cake
A quick and fun chocolate cake with a creamy filling and vibrant icing stripes. Perfect for a weekday treat or a celebration.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 8
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 5g
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup whipped cream
- ½ cup rainbow icing
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease two 8-inch round pans. In a large bowl, combine the 1 box cake mix, 3 eggs, 0.5 cup oil, and 1 cup water. Beat until smooth, about 2 minutes.
- 2
Divide batter evenly between the two pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 3
Once cakes are cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread the 1 cup whipped cream evenly over the top. Place the second layer on top.
- 4
Drizzle the 0.5 cup rainbow icing over the top of the cake in colorful stripes. Let set for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Tools you’ll need
- Oven
- 8-inch round cake pans
- Mixing bowl
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Wire rack
- Serving plate
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