• 1 box chocolate cake mix (Chocolate fudge)
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3.4 oz. instant chocolate pudding
• 1 1/4 cups freshly brewed coffee
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup sour cream (full-fat)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Spray 9″ x 13″ pan.

In mixing bowl, add cake mix, cocoa powder, sugar and pudding mix.  Stir with spatula until combined.

Add in coffee, vegetable oil, eggs, sour cream and vanilla.  Whisk until eggs are incorporated and the batter is smooth.

Make into cupcakes – Bake 15 to 19 minutes.

If 8″ cakes (2) – Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.

If 9 x 13 pan – Bake for 35-40 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

Cool before frosting.