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Chocolate Poke Cake

Ultimate chocolate poke cake starts with a cake mix & is a chocolate lover's dream! Moist chocolate cake poked & drizzled with syrup & chocolate chips with a lovely chocolate whipped cream topping.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Chill Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 50 minutes
Course: Cake, Chocolate, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Ultimate Chocolate Poke Cake
Servings: 16
Calories: 341kcal

Ingredients

Chocolate Cake

  • 15.25 oz Devil’s Food Chocolate Cake Mix plus ingredients listed on the box (eggs, oil, water)
  • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Chocolate Whipped Cream Topping

  • 8 oz Cool Whip
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder sifted
  • ½ cup chocolate chips divided
  • 3 TBSP chocolate sauce
  • 3 TBSP chocolate shavings for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9x13 inch baking pan with a light coating of cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix until thoroughly combined.
  • Pour batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool for about 20 minutes.
  • Poke holes all over the cake. I like to poke down to the bottom of the pan!
  • Place the condensed milk and 1 cup chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, whisking until smooth and combined.
  • Pour chocolate mixture over the cake, using a rubber scraper to fill the holes. Sprinkle with ¼ cup chocolate chips.
  • Chill cake in the fridge for an hour.
  • To make the frosting, whisk together Cool Whip with cocoa powder. Spread whipped topping on top of the cake.
  • Top cake with remaining ¼ cup chocolate chips, chocolate shavings & drizzle with chocolate sauce. Let chill again for about 1 hour. Enjoy!

Notes

Store cake in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Cake freezes well for up to 2 months. Serve slightly chilled. 

Nutrition

Calories: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 282mg | Potassium: 307mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 112IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 145mg | Iron: 2mg