Step 1

Heat oven to 350ºF.

Step 2

Prepare cake batter and bake as directed on package for 24 cupcakes. Cool completely.

Step 3

Beat pudding mix and milk in medium bowl with whisk 2 min. Let stand 5 min. Meanwhile, use serrated knife to cut cupcakes horizontally in half.

Step 4

Whisk 1/2 cup COOL WHIP into pudding; spoon onto bottom halves of cupcakes, using about 1 Tbsp. for each. Cover with cupcake tops.

Step 5

Microwave remaining COOL WHIP and chocolate in small microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1-1/2 min. or until chocolate is almost melted, stirring after 1 min. Stir until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended. Let stand 15 min.

Step 6

Frost cupcakes with chocolate mixture. Refrigerate 15 min.