Irresistible Hot Cocoa Poke Cake Melts Hearts in 1 Bite
A melty, chocolate-loaded dream for cozy nights in!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus eggs, oil, and water as needed)
- 1 cup hot cocoa (made with milk, not water, and cooled slightly)
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 box (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- Crushed chocolate cookies or hot cocoa mix powder (for garnish)
- Mini chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- Extra marshmallows or whipped cream (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare and bake the chocolate cake according to the box directions in a 9×13 pan. Once done, let it cool slightly.
- Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the cake. Pour the warm hot cocoa over the cake, letting it soak in.
- Whisk together pudding mix and cold milk until thickened. Spread it over the soaked cake, pressing gently so it fills the holes.
- Mix vanilla into whipped topping if using, then spread it evenly over the pudding layer. Chill the cake for at least 2 hours to set.
- Sprinkle with crushed cookies, mini chips, and marshmallows or whipped cream before slicing.
Notes
- Use milk-based hot cocoa for richer flavor.
- Chill time is essential for setting the layers.
- Customize toppings to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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