Description
This Chocolate Poke Cake is a luscious dessert that combines a moist chocolate cake with a rich, creamy filling. Each bite offers a delightful contrast of textures, from the soft cake to the velvety chocolate pudding and whipped topping, creating an indulgent experience that is both satisfying and irresistible.
Ingredients
Scale
- Cake:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- Pudding Filling:
- 1 box instant chocolate pudding mix (3.9 oz)
- 2 cups cold milk
- Topping:
- 1 container whipped topping (8 oz)
- Chocolate shavings or sprinkles for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil. Mix until well combined, about 2 minutes.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes.
- Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the top of the cake, about 1 inch apart.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and cold milk until thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Pour the pudding mixture over the cake, ensuring it fills the holes.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours to allow the pudding to set.
- Before serving, spread the whipped topping evenly over the cake and garnish with chocolate shavings or sprinkles if desired.
Notes
- This cake can be made a day in advance; just keep it covered in the refrigerator.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- You can substitute the chocolate pudding with vanilla pudding for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of the cake)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25 grams
- Sodium: 300 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 milligrams
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