Hot Chocolate Poke Cake
Hot Chocolate Poke Cake is a rich, gooey dessert loaded with marshmallow creme, hot fudge, and whipped chocolate topping. Perfect for any occasion!
Equipment
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- Wooden spoon (or similar utensil for poking holes)
- Small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl
Ingredients
- 1 15.25 oz box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box for preparation)
- 1 jar chocolate fudge sauce
- 1 8 oz package whipped topping, thawed
- 1 7 oz jar marshmallow creme
- 1 ½ cups mini marshmallows
- 2 packets hot chocolate mix
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Prepare the cake mix as directed on the box. Pour the batter into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish and bake according to package instructions. Let the cake cool completely to room temperature.
- Poke holes in the cooled cake using the handle of a wooden spoon. Space the holes about 1 inch apart.
- Heat the marshmallow creme with 2 tablespoons of water in a small saucepan over low heat or in a microwave-safe bowl until pourable. Stir to combine.
- Pour the marshmallow creme over the cake. Use a spatula to press it into the holes.
- Warm the hot fudge sauce according to the jar’s instructions. Pour it over the marshmallow creme layer, spreading evenly with a rubber spatula.
- Mix the whipped topping with the hot chocolate mix in a large bowl. Gently fold until fully combined and fluffy.
- Spread the hot chocolate topping evenly over the cake.
- Top the cake with mini marshmallows and chocolate chips. Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Serve and enjoy! Optionally drizzle with additional chocolate sauce before slicing.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 77gProtein: 5gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 472mgPotassium: 232mgFiber: 2gSugar: 49gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 93mgIron: 2mg
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