Chocolate Refrigerator Cake
Prep time:
25 minutesCooking time:
noneBuy extra packages of chocolate pudding mix to have on hand for low-cost, elegant parfaits. Just add 1 teaspoon orange extract to the pudding. Layer whipped topping and pudding in parfait glasses.
Ingredients
Serves 15
- 1 (16-ounce) package graham crackers, divided
- 2 (3-ounce) packages instant chocolate pudding mix
- 3 cups milk
- 8 ounces whipped topping
- FROSTING:
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) margarine, cut into pieces
- 1 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 5 tablespoons milk
- 3 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
1
Line a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with half the graham crackers. Prepare pudding according to package directions, using 3 cups milk.
2
Stir whipped topping into pudding. Spread pudding mixture over crackers. Arrange remaining graham crackers over pudding. Refrigerate.
3
For frosting, mix margarine, cocoa and 5 tablespoons milk in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; remove. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Beat at low speed until thickened.
4
Spread frosting over cake. Chill until pudding sets. Cut cake into 15 squares.
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Serving this cake is easy if you cut the pieces the same width as your spatula. To prevent messy edges, use a hot wet towel to wipe the knife clean between cuts.
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