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THE BEST CHOCOLATE POKE CAKE

The Ultimate Chocolate Poke Cake is made with chocolate cake mix, instant chocolate pudding and topped with a whipped chocolate frosting!
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time35 mins
COOLING TIME2 hrs
Total Time2 hrs 55 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chocolate Poke Cake
Servings: 12
Calories: 392kcal
Author: Brandie @ The Country Cook

Ingredients

For the cake:

  • 1 box chocolate cake mix
  • ingredients needed to make cake: eggs, oil and water
  • 1 (3.4 oz) box instant chocolate pudding
  • 2 cups cold milk

For the frosting:

  • 1 tub milk chocolate frosting
  • ½ tub (4 oz) whipped topping (COOL WHIP) thawed

Instructions

  • Bake cake according to directions on box. Remove from oven and let cool about 20 minutes.
  • Poke holes all over the cake using the end of a wooden spoon.
  • In a bowl whisk together chocolate pudding and milk. Pour pudding mixture over cake (be sure to aim it into the holes.)
  • Let cake chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to an hour.
  • To make frosting beat the tub of frosting in a large bowl (using an electric mixer) until smooth, then fold in whipped topping. This gives it a marshmallow-like texture.
  • Spread over cake and let chill again for 2-3 hours. Then serve!

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Nutrition

Calories: 392kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 229mg | Sodium: 568mg | Potassium: 327mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 375IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 146mg | Iron: 3.1mg