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Best Chocolate Poke Cake with Marshmallow

Decadent Best Chocolate Poke Cake with Marshmallow Bliss

This Best Chocolate Poke Cake with Marshmallow is an easy, irresistible dessert featuring moist chocolate cake soaked in chocolate ganache, topped with fluffy marshmallow.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Devil's Food Chocolate Cake Mix
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Choose high-quality chips
For the Ganache
  • 1/3 cup Heavy Cream Half-and-half is a lighter alternative
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips Bittersweet chocolate enhances flavor depth
  • 3 tablespoons Heavy Cream Ensures chocolate melts perfectly
For the Topping
  • 1 1/2 cups Heavy Cream Whipped to perfection
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Granulated sugar can alter the texture
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Opt for pure for the best aroma
  • 1 cup Marshmallow Fluff Homemade is a fun alternative

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Microwave

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven according to the package instructions for the Devil's Food Chocolate Cake Mix. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and prepare the cake batter as directed on the box.
  2. Pour the prepared batter into the greased pan and bake until a toothpick comes out clean, about 25-30 minutes. Cool in the pan for about 5 minutes.
  3. Poke holes in the top of the warm cake using the handle of a wooden spoon, spaced about 1 inch apart and going three-quarters of the way down.
  4. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk, 1/3 cup of heavy cream, and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Microwave for 30-60 seconds, stirring until smooth.
  5. Pour the ganache over the poked cake, ensuring it seeps into all the holes. Let the cake cool to room temperature for about 1 hour.
  6. Transfer the cooled cake to the refrigerator and chill for at least 2-3 hours.
  7. Whip 1½ cups of heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, whipping until stiff peaks form. Fold in marshmallow fluff until smooth.
  8. Spread the marshmallow topping evenly over the cake, covering it completely.
  9. Melt the remaining chocolate chips with 3 tablespoons of heavy cream until smooth. Drizzle over the marshmallow topping and swirl with a toothpick.
  10. Return the cake to the refrigerator for an additional 30 minutes to set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For the best results, use high-quality ingredients and allow for adequate chilling time. Adjust sweetness and flavor according to personal preference.

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