Chocolate Pistachio Cake

• (18 1/4 ounce) package white cake mix1
• (3 ounce) package instant pistachio pudding mix1
• orange juice↗1⁄2 cup
• water↗1⁄2 cup
• eggs↗4
• oil1⁄2 cup
• chocolate syrup3⁄4 cup
• (optional) PECAN CHOCOLATE CHIP STREUSEL
• chopped pecans1⁄2 cup
• miniature semisweet chocolate chips↗1⁄2 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Blend first 6 ingredients; then beat 2 minutes.

2. 2

   Mix pecans and chocolate chips and sprinkle in bottom of greased and floured Bundt pan. (optional).

3. 3

   Remove 1 cup of cake batter and place in a small bowl; add chocolate syrup.

4. 4

   Mix well. Set aside.

5. 5

   Place remaining batter into Bundt pan, then pour chocolate batter on top of first batter.

6. 6

   Bake at 350 degrees for 60-65 minutes.

7. 7

   Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar, if you don't use pecan-chocolate chip streusel.

8. 8

   You can use butterscotch instant pudding for a chocolate butterscotch cake.