Description
Chocolate poke cake is a rich, moist chocolate cake filled with chocolate pudding and topped with whipped topping for an indulgent, easy-to-make dessert.
Ingredients
- Chocolate cake mix – 1 box (plus ingredients listed on box)
- Instant chocolate pudding mix – 1 box (3.9 oz)
- Milk – 2 cups
- Chocolate syrup – 1/2 cup
- Whipped topping – 1 tub (8 oz), thawed
- Chocolate shavings or sprinkles – 1/4 cup (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare and bake the chocolate cake according to the package instructions in a 9×13-inch pan.
- Allow the cake to cool for about 10 minutes.
- Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes evenly across the cake.
- Whisk together the chocolate pudding mix and milk until smooth.
- Pour the pudding over the cake, spreading it so it fills the holes.
- Drizzle chocolate syrup over the top.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour to set.
- Spread whipped topping evenly over the chilled cake.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings or sprinkles before serving.
Notes
- For extra richness, use chocolate milk instead of regular milk.
- The cake tastes best when chilled overnight.
- You can substitute homemade whipped cream for whipped topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American