Chocolate Poke Cake
Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of this Poke Cake, a perfect centerpiece for any celebration. This crowd-pleaser combines moist chocolate cake with a luscious vanilla pudding mixture, creating a stunning dessert that’s both visually appealing and deliciously satisfying. It’s easy to prepare, making it ideal for beginners and seasoned bakers alike. With its customizable toppings, you can add your favorite flavors to make it uniquely yours. Whether it’s a birthday party, holiday gathering, or simply a weekend treat, this cake will leave everyone craving more.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 15.25 ounces chocolate fudge cake mix
- 1 Tablespoon instant espresso powder
- 14 ounce sweetened condensed milk
- 3.4 ounce instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup fruit juice or non-alcoholic Irish cream syrup (divided)
- 3.9 ounce instant chocolate pudding mix
- ½ cup whole milk
- 8 ounce Cool Whip (thawed)
- mini chocolate chips or chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the cake batter according to the package instructions, mixing in espresso powder.
- Bake in a 9×13 inch pan; allow to cool completely.
- Poke holes throughout the cooled cake using the handle of a wooden spoon.
- In a separate bowl, mix sweetened condensed milk, vanilla pudding mix, and half of the fruit juice or syrup until set; pour over cake.
- Combine remaining pudding mix with whole milk and fold in Cool Whip; spread over the top of the cake.
- Chill for at least an hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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