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Chocolate Poke Cake

Decadent Chocolate Poke Cake That Will Delight Your Taste Buds

This Chocolate Poke Cake features layers of rich chocolate flavor with a gooey filling, making it a delightful dessert.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 3 hours
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Devil’s Food Chocolate Cake Mix
  • 3 large Eggs follow package instructions
  • 1 cup Water use amount specified on cake mix box
  • 1/2 cup Oil vegetable or canola oil recommended
For the Filling
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 12 oz Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips can substitute with bittersweet
  • 1/3 cup Heavy Cream can use half-and-half for lighter option
For the Topping
  • 1 1/2 cups Heavy Cream whipped
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract almond extract can be alternative
  • 7 oz Marshmallow Fluff can use whipped cream for softer texture
For the Ganache
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips for Ganache dark chocolate enhances flavor
  • 3 tablespoons Heavy Cream

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • spatula
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on the cake mix box, typically around 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the Devil's Food Chocolate Cake Mix with the eggs, water, and oil according to package instructions. Mix until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Pour the batter into the greased baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until done. Check with a toothpick.
  4. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 5 minutes.
  5. Using a wooden spoon handle, poke holes at 1-inch intervals all over the warm cake.
  6. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, 1/3 cup heavy cream, and chocolate chips. Microwave until melted and smooth.
  7. Pour the chocolate filling into the holes, spreading any remaining filling over the top.
  8. Let the cake cool to room temperature for about 1 hour, then refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
  9. Whip 1 1/2 cups of heavy cream until thick. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then fold in marshmallow fluff.
  10. Spread marshmallow topping evenly over the chilled cake.
  11. Melt 1/2 cup of chocolate chips with 3 tablespoons of heavy cream over low heat. Drizzle ganache over the topping.
  12. Refrigerate the cake again for about 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 5gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 230mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Warm cake helps with filling absorption. Avoid over-mixing for a light texture. Allow sufficient chilling for flavor melding.

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