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Hot Chocolate Poke Cake Recipe

Hot Chocolate Poke Cake

A moist and decadent chocolate cake filled with creamy pudding and topped with marshmallows and chocolate chips.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 380 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish Greased for easy removal.

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 box chocolate cake mix
  • 1.25 cups hot water
  • 0.5 cups vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 box instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 0.5 cups hot fudge sauce
  • 0.5 cups chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, hot water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix until smooth.
  • Pour the cake batter into the prepared baking dish and bake according to the package instructions.
  • Let the cake cool for 10 minutes after baking.
  • Using the back of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the cake.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the chocolate pudding mix and milk until thickened. Pour over the cake to fill the holes.
  • Sprinkle mini marshmallows over the pudding layer.
  • Warm the hot fudge sauce in the microwave and drizzle over the marshmallows.
  • Sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
  • Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

For an extra indulgent touch, top the cake with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream before serving.
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