3rd Place: Chocolate Vodka Cake

In the spirit of honesty and humility, I must admit there were only 6 entries. I suppose that means this cake only falls in the 50th percentile! This was the first time I made a contest-cake from a box...yep...I've no pride left at all. Although...any recipe that requires sifting can't really qualify as a "box" cake, can it?! Here goes:

Chocolate Vodka Cake

Sift together:

1 package Pillsbury Super Moist Dark Chocolate Cake

1 (5.9 oz) package instant Jell-O chocolate pudding mix

1/2 c. white sugar
**NOTE:  I have discovered that the cake turns out just fine WITHOUT the sifting, so don't bother!  

Add & Beat for 4 minutes:

4 eggs

1 c. vegetable oil

1/4 c. vanilla-flavored vodka

1/4 c. coffee liqueur

3/4 c. water

Pour batter into greased and floured Bundt pan. Spin on counter, causing batter to rise up outer edges.

Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes, or until toothpick inserted comes out almost clean! Cool in pan.

Caramel glaze:

Melt 1/2 c. butter in saucepan

Stir in 1/2 c. brown sugar until "dissolved" and smooth (not grainy)

Stir in 1/4 c. heavy cream