Potluck Chocolate Cake Food

CHOCOLATE POTLUCK CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Spray a 13x9-inch baking pan with nonstick spray.
• Place cake mix, yogurt, water, oil, and eggs in a mixing bowl.
• Using an electric mixer, blend on low speed for 1 minute.
• Scrape the sides of the bowl, and mix on medium speed for 2 minutes more.
• Pour the batter into the baking pan and spread evenly with a spatula.
• Stir together the pecans, brown sugar, and chocolate chips.
• Sprinkle this mixture over the top of the cake, and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until it springs back when lightly pressed with your finger.
• Remove the cake from the oven and cool for 20 minutes on a wire rack.
• Serve slightly warm.

PERFECT POTLUCK DESSERT

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat an 8-inch square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• Mix together the crushed cookies, melted butter and 1/2 cup of the finely chopped pecans in the prepared baking dish until the ingredients are combined and resemble crumbs. Using your fingers, press the crust to form an even, compact layer. Bake until crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• Using an electric mixer, beat together the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and vanilla in a bowl until combined. Fold in half of the whipped topping and place the mixture on top of the cooled crust. Spread evenly.
• Next, beat together the chocolate pudding mix and milk in a second bowl until you have a thick mixture. Pour it over the cream cheese layer and spread evenly. Top with the remaining whipped topping and spread evenly again. Sprinkle with the mini chocolate chips and remaining 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans. Chill for 1 hour before serving.