Description
Indulge in the delightful decadence of our Chocolate Poke Cake, a rich chocolate dessert that brings a twist to classic cake recipes. This easy-to-make dessert features layers of moist chocolate fudge cake infused with creamy pudding and topped with a luscious chocolate pudding layer. Perfect for parties, celebrations, or a sweet treat at home, this cake is sure to impress everyone. With its customizable toppings and crowd-pleasing flavor, you’ll find it hard to resist going back for another slice. Enjoy this no-bake dessert idea that’s as beautiful as it is delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 15.25 ounces chocolate fudge cake mix (+ ingredients on back of box)
- 1 Tablespoon instant espresso powder
- 14 ounce sweetened condensed milk
- 3.4 ounce instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup coffee-flavored syrup mixed with cream (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 your oven and prepare the cake mix as directed on the package, adding instant espresso powder for an extra depth of flavor.
- Bake the cake in a 9×13 inch pan until done; let it cool completely.
- Poke holes evenly across the cooled cake using the handle of a wooden spoon.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, instant vanilla pudding mix, and half of the whole milk until thickened; pour over the cake.
- Prepare the chocolate pudding layer by mixing chocolate pudding with remaining whole milk and folding in Cool Whip; spread over the top of the cake.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg