Description
Chocolate Poke Cake is an ultra-moist, rich chocolate cake soaked with chocolate pudding or syrup, then topped with whipped cream for a decadent and easy dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on box)
- 1 box (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 1/2 cups whipped topping
- Chocolate chips, chocolate syrup, or cocoa powder for topping
Instructions
- Prepare chocolate cake according to package instructions and bake in a 9×13-inch pan.
- Once removed from oven, use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the cake.
- Mix pudding with cold milk until slightly thickened.
- Pour pudding mixture evenly over the warm cake, allowing it to seep into the holes.
- Refrigerate for 1–2 hours until fully set.
- Spread whipped topping over the cake.
- Garnish with chocolate chips or drizzle with chocolate syrup.
- Serve chilled.
Notes
- Use hot fudge instead of pudding for an ultra-rich version.
- Add crushed Oreos or toffee bits on top for extra texture.
- Make a double-chocolate cake mix for maximum decadence.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American