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Do you want to know why this recipe is called Heavenly Chocolate Cake? Could it be because it’s so good that it tastes like a little piece of heaven? Or is it because it’s so divinely easy to make? Let us know what you think, after completing the 4 easy steps it takes to make this chocolate treat. Don’t forget to check your cake for doness. Here’s a fast way to figure it out:

Insert a toothpick in the center of the cake, then gently pull out. If the toothpick comes out clean, the cake is done. If it does not come out clean, return to the oven for a few additional minutes before rechecking.

Prep Time: 20 min
Total Time: 55 min
Makes: 16 servings
Nutritional Information

Ingredients

1 pkg. (2-layer size) chocolate cake mix (not pudding in the mix variety)
3/4 cup  unsweetened cocoa powder, divided
3 eggs
1 cup  MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 Tbsp.  milk
1 tsp. vanilla
2-1/2 cups  sifted powdered sugar

Instructions

PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 13×9-inch baking pan.

STIR cake mix and 1/2 cup of the cocoa in large mixing bowl. Add eggs, 1-1/3 cups water and dressing; beat with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl frequently. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Pour into prepared pan.

BAKE 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely on wire rack.

BEAT cream cheese, milk and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Gradually add combined powdered sugar and remaining 1/4 cup cocoa, beating well after each addition. Spread over cake. Cut into 16 pieces to serve.