Description
This chocolate poke cake is a rich and moist dessert that is easy to make and sure to impress. With a decadent chocolate pudding filling and a variety of fun toppings, it’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- Chocolate cake mix (or homemade batter)
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1/2 cup strong coffee (or water)
- Chocolate instant pudding mix
- 2 cups milk
- Cool Whip or whipped cream
- Chocolate chips, shavings, or sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to package instructions, substituting coffee for water for enhanced flavor.
- Bake the cake and let it cool.
- Poke holes in the cake using a wooden spoon or straw.
- Pour chocolate pudding all over the warm cake, allowing it to soak into the holes.
- Refrigerate the cake to let it chill and allow the flavors to meld.
- Spread whipped topping over the cooled cake and add your desired toppings.
Notes
This cake gets even better if made a few hours or a day ahead of serving. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg