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Chocolate Poke Cake

Chocolate Poke Cake


  • Author: easysweetmeal
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 1215 servings 1x

Description

Chocolate Poke Cake – A moist, fudgy cake soaked in chocolate milk and topped with melted chocolate chips. Easy, decadent, and perfect for make-ahead dessert lovers


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 box (15.25 oz / 432g) chocolate cake mix

  • Ingredients called for on the cake mix box (typically eggs, oil, and water)

  • 1 cup (240ml) chocolate milk

  • 1 container (12 oz / 340g) frozen whipped topping, thawed

  • 1 cup (170g) semisweet chocolate chips, melted


Instructions

1. Bake the Cake

  • Preheat your oven and prepare the chocolate cake batter according to the package instructions.

  • Pour into a 9×13 inch (23×33 cm) baking dish.

  • Bake as directed on the box.

2. Let It Cool

  • Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes.

3. Poke the Cake

  • Use a wooden spoon handle, chopstick, or dowel to poke holes 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart across the entire surface of the cake.

  • Be sure to poke all the way to the bottom for full absorption.

4. Make the Chocolate Cream Soak

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the thawed whipped topping and chocolate milk until smooth and creamy.

5. Pour Over the Cake

  • Slowly pour the chocolate mixture over the warm cake, allowing it to seep into the holes.

  • You may not need all of the mixture—stop once the top looks moist but not flooded.

6. Add the Melted Chocolate

  • Drizzle or spread the melted chocolate chips evenly over the top for a rich chocolate finish.

7. Chill the Cake

  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving. This helps the cake fully absorb the flavors.

Notes

  • Make sure the cake is still warm when adding the chocolate milk mixture—this helps it absorb properly.

  • The cake will look “wet” at first but firms up beautifully once chilled.

  • This is one of the best budget-friendly chocolate cakes to serve at large gatherings.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American