A Chocolate Lover's Dream

Well folks you know me with good food for the soul. Here is one of my neighbors signature deserts! This one is sure to warm the heart of your loved one.

Ingredients
1 Pkg Devils Food cake mix WITHOUT the pudding in it
1 lg box Chocolate pudding mix – NOT the instant
1 Pkg Nestles chocolate morsels
1 small bag Walnuts (optional)
1 Pint Heavy Whipping Cream
1 tsp Vanilla extract
Pinch Confectioners sugar
Cake:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Prepare chocolate pudding mix as directed on the box. As the pudding begins to thicken, pour the dry cake mix into the pudding and continue stirring by hand until smooth. Remove from heat. Pour 3/4th bag of chocolate morsels into pudding/cake mix and continue to blend by hand until almost smooth.
Pour entire mixture into a greased 9”x13’ glass dish, spreading evenly. For chewy texture, bake for 35 minutes. For cake-like texture, bake for 40-45 minutes. Remove when toothpick comes out clean and cool completely.
Frosting:
Pour heavy Whipping Cream into medium mixing bowl. Mix on low until liquid begins to foam. Add 1-tsp. Vanilla extract and continue mixing on medium to high speed until peaks begin to form. While still mixing, sprinkle in 1tbsp of confectioner sugar to taste. The topping should be just slightly sweet to offset the chocolate. Continue mixing until peaks form and you can draw a distinct trench without the peaks falling in on it.
Spread whipping cream over cake and top off with remaining chocolate morsels.