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1. Mix cake mix according to package directions. Mix in cream cheese, chocolate chips and pecans. 2. Lightly grease slow cooker stoneware and pour in cake mixture. Cook on high for 3 to 4 hours.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. Cream together the cheese, 1/2 cup butter and vanilla. Alternately beat in sugar and 1/3 cup milk. Blend in chocolate. Remove ...