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Chocolate Poke Cake

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A deeply chocolatey sheet cake poked with holes and layered with a rich pudding mixture and homemade chocolate whipped cream. Moist, decadent, and perfect for impressing without much effort.

  • Total Time: 55
  • Yield: 12 slices 1x

Ingredients

Scale

1 box (15.25 oz) devil’s food cake mix with included ingredients
1 box (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
2 cups cold milk
2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Chopped chocolate and chocolate syrup for garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare the devil’s food cake mix per package instructions and spread into a greased 13×9-inch pan. Bake for 5-7 minutes under 350°F if using, then cool completely.
While the cake bakes, combine pudding mix and cold milk in a bowl. Mix until smooth.
Once the cake is cool, use a skewer to poke 30-40 holes evenly across the surface. Pour the pudding mixture over the cake and let stand for 10 minutes.
In a large bowl, whip heavy cream, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Spread the whipped topping over the cake.
Garnish with chopped chocolate and a drizzle of chocolate syrup. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use cold ingredients for the pudding and whipping cream for optimal results.
For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate for the cake and syrup.
Cake can be made up to 1 day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.

  • Author: Elizabeth
  • Prep Time: 30
  • Cook Time: 25
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 375
  • Sugar: 42g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 13g
  • Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg