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Ultimate Moist Chocolate Poke Cake with Creamy Frosting

A close-up of a moist slice of chocolate poke cake topped with thick white frosting and chocolate shavings.
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Make this rich, decadent chocolate poke cake using simple steps. This recipe delivers a moist cake base filled with chocolate pudding and topped with light whipped cream frosting, perfect for parties or satisfying intense chocolate cravings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix
  • Ingredients called for on cake mix box (usually eggs, oil, water)
  • 1 package (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 1 1/2 cups cold milk
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 container (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional topping)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan. Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to the package directions, substituting the liquid called for with the required amount of boiling water, if the package allows for hot water/coffee to enhance flavor. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake according to package directions until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Poke the cake: While the cake is still warm, use the handle of a wooden spoon or a large fork to poke holes all over the surface of the cake, spacing them about 1 inch apart. Poke deep, but do not go all the way through the bottom.
  3. Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and cold milk for about 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
  4. Pour the filling: Slowly pour the pudding mixture evenly over the top of the warm cake, allowing the pudding to seep into the holes.
  5. Chill: Refrigerate the cake for at least 30 minutes to allow the pudding to set and fully absorb into the cake.
  6. Frost and serve: Once chilled, spread the thawed whipped topping evenly over the cake surface. Sprinkle with chocolate chips if you are using them. Slice and serve this easy dump cake recipe cold.

Notes

  • For a Turtle Poke Cake variation, drizzle caramel sauce over the pudding layer before adding the whipped topping, and sprinkle with chopped pecans.
  • To make this a Marshmallow Chocolate Poke Cake, fold 1 cup of marshmallow fluff into the whipped topping before spreading it over the cake.
  • You can use a homemade chocolate cake mix for a richer flavor.
  • This cake is great made ahead; cover and store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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