Chocolate Fruit Basket Cake

Basic ingredients jazz up this easy cake, one that’s sure to bring “oohsâ€‌ and “aahs!â€‌

Chocolate Fruit Basket Cake

Average Rating: 4.4

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling
YIELD: 12 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)
  • 1 can (16 ounces) chocolate frosting
  • 11 Kit Kat candy bars (1-1/2 ounces each)
  • 2 pounds fresh strawberries
  • 1 pint fresh blueberries
  • 1 pint fresh raspberries
  • 2 tablespoons apricot preserves, warmed
  • Fresh mint leaves, optional

Instructions

  • 1. Prepare and bake cake according to package directions, using two greased 9-in. round baking pans. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
  • 2. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. Separate candy bars; lightly press into sides of cake. Arrange berries on top; brush with preserves. Garnish with mint if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 673 calories, 31g fat (13g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 440mg sodium, 94g carbohydrate (66g sugars, 5g fiber), 7g protein.