Chocolate Crumb Cake

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This recipe was adapted from more make a mix cookery. it uses crumb cake mix recipe 121352. It serves 4 and is wonderful for a small group or family. this cake can be easily garnished with fresh sliced strawberries or chocolate curls or even eaten plain with vanilla ice cream.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

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Spray a non-stick 8 inch round cake pan with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.

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Add cake mix and remaining ingredients for the cake to a medium sized mixing bowl.

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With electric mixer , beat on medium speed 2 minutes or until thoroughly mixed and batter is smooth.

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Pour batter into prepared pan and bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted off center comes out clean.

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Cool on a rack for 10 minutes , invert onto wire rack and cool completely before frosting.

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For the frosting , add all ingredients except milk to a medium size bowl.

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Beat until creamy adding milk 1 teaspoon at a time until desired spreading consistency.

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Garnish as desired , strawberries make a nice garnish.

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Ingredients

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crumb cake mix, sugar, milk, vanilla extract, dutch process cocoa, canola oil, eggs, butter, neufchatel cheese, powdered sugar