Death by Chocolate Poke Cake

Best Cake for Chocolate Lovers

Sure, anyone can make a chocolate cake with chocolate frosting. But this is the ultimate chocolate poke cake. And you won't believe how easy it is to make. Every single bite is oozing with rich chocolate flavors. From the rich chocolate base to the velvety filling and crunchy chocolate chips, you won't forget your first bite.

What is a Poke Cake?

A poke cake is a regular cake, usually made in a sheet pan, that you poke holes in and then fill with anything ranging from pudding to jello, chocolate to cream. You allow it to seep into the holes and then frost the cake as usual.

This seemed like a pretty clever way to flavor a cake, I mean I've made Dark Chocolate Cheesecake with liqueur, Lava Cake with liquid chocolate, and Chocolate Cake with Strawberry Filling, but this seemed pretty cool to me.

Why This is the Best Death By Chocolate Poke Cake Recipe

Four layers of chocolate make this the ultimate chocolate poke cake for chocolate lovers

Baking made simple by starting with a boxed cake mix

The super-rich white chocolate filling is easy to pull together with the addition of sweetened condensed milk

The frosting is light and airy instead of dense with the help of Cool Whip.

This Death by Chocolate Poke Cake goes the extra mile with a sprinkling of mini chocolate chips for even more chocolate flavor!

Ingredients

Chocolate cake:

• Devil's food cake mix - or your favorite chocolate flavor
• Ingredients listed on the box for preparing the cake. It's usually oil, eggs, and water.

White chocolate filling:

• Sweetened condensed milk
• White chocolate chips or a white chocolate bar, chopped
• Milk

Chocolate whipped cream frosting:

• Cool Whip or other whipped topping such as stabilized whipped cream
• Dark chocolate bar, 70% to 85% cacao

Topping:

• Mini chocolate chips (see other options under variations)

How to Make a Poke Cake

1. Mix cake mix with the ingredients called for on the box.
2. Stir to combine.
3. Pour into a 9x13-inch rectangular baking pan. Bake as directed.
4. Remove from oven let cool then poke holes into cake using the back of a wooden spoon or a wooden dowel.

5. Place white chocolate chips and condensed milk in a microwave-safe bowl. Melt in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring in between, until melted. Stir in milk.
6. Using a spoon or placing the melted chocolate in a pitcher, immediately pour the white chocolate into the poked holes. Don't worry if any gets on top of the cake, it's all good! Let it cool prior to frosting.

7. Melt chocolate by microwaving it in a microwave-safe dish in 30-second increments, stirring in between, until melted. Fold into Cool Whip.
8. Mix well.
9. Place frosting on top of cake.
10. Spread over the entire cake and smooth top.

11. Finish by sprinkling mini chocolate chips all over the top of the cake. Don't you just want to dig in right now?!

When you are ready to serve this triple chocolate poke cake (or is it quadruple chocolate?), cut it into squares and lift it out with a wide spatula.

Now take a bite and indulge that chocolate craving. Once you bake this chocolate poke cake you'll find it is one of the simplest desserts to make yet elegant enough to serve to company. Mix it up with different cake mixes and fillings until you hit on your favorite. Enjoy!

Recipe Variations

• Cake Mix: Any type of chocolate cake mix can be used for this recipe. Regular chocolate, German chocolate, triple chocolate, and chocolate fudge are all great for poke cake. Betty Crocker, Duncan Hines, and Pillsbury brands are great choices.
• Flavors: Add a little peppermint extract to the cake and frosting for a minty flavor. Likewise with cinnamon for a touch of spice.
• Filling: Substitute the white chocolate filling with caramel sauce or dulce de leche.
• Toppings: You can garnish your cake with any toppings you like including chocolate chips, shavings, candy, cookies, ganache, or sprinkles. Drizzle with caramel sauce or chocolate sauce.

How to Store Poke Cake

Store poke cake covered with plastic wrap or aluminum foil or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Freeze poke cake in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw it in the refrigerator overnight.

More Chocolate Desserts

• Chocolate Cake with Strawberry Filling and chocolate cream cheese frosting.
• Chocolate Cream Cheese Bundt Cake with white chocolate glaze.
• Chocolate Pound Cake with a rich chocolate glaze.
• German Chocolate Cupcakes from Of Batter & Dough
• Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake with a graham cracker crust.

Find lots of delicious and easy dessert recipes here on 2CM!