Oh my heck! (Can you tell I spent a little too much time in Utah?) This is a seriously good cake...and I'm not really a cake fan. The crust is a little crusty (which Kevin really enjoyed), but the inside is moist and rich. The glaze makes this cake divine! This is a cake I would make the day before a big event because I think it tastes better the second or even third day after making it.

Ingredients for Cake:

1 package (18 1/4 ounce) yellow cake mix
1 package (3 1/2 ounce) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup water
4 eggs
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup mini chocolate chips
Vanilla Butter Glaze (recipe below)

Directions:

Beat all ingredients, except chips, in a large bowl with mixer on low just to moisten. Beat on medium for 2 minutes.

Stir in chips. Pour into greased and floured 12-cup Bundt pan.

Bake in 350 degree F oven for 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Invert cake onto wire rack. Cool completely. Drizzle with Vanilla Butter glaze.


Ingredients for Vanilla Butter Glaze:

3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 1/4 cups confectioners sugar
3 tablespoons water
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

Directions:

Mix together all of the ingredients in a small bowl until smooth. Let stand 3 minutes or until thickened.