Chocolate Poke Cake
Chocolate Poke Cake is a rich, moist dessert filled with creamy chocolate pudding and topped with whipped cream and chocolate drizzle. Each slice is ultra-decadent, making it perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any time you crave indulgent comfort food.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes (per cake box)
- Total Time: 3 hours
- Yield: 12–15 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked, Chilled
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients on package)
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 box (3.9 oz) chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 container whipped topping (Cool Whip or homemade)
- Chocolate syrup or hot fudge (for drizzling)
- Optional: chocolate chips, sprinkles, or chopped candy bars
Instructions
- Prepare cake according to package directions in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Cool for 10–15 minutes.
- Poke holes across the cake with the handle of a wooden spoon, about 1 inch apart.
- Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over the cake, letting it soak into the holes.
- Whisk pudding mix with cold milk until thickened but pourable. Spread evenly over the cake, pressing gently into holes.
- Refrigerate at least 2 hours to chill and set.
- Top with whipped topping, drizzle with chocolate syrup, and garnish with optional toppings.
Notes
- Enhance with espresso powder or brewed coffee for mocha flavor.
- Try peanut butter pudding or toppings for a peanut butter-chocolate version.
- Use peppermint chips or candy canes for a holiday twist.
- Homemade stabilized whipped cream works instead of Cool Whip.
- Best served chilled—don’t reheat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/15 of cake)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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