Hot Chocolate Poke Cake – The Ultimate Easy Recipe Treat
This Hot Chocolate Poke Cake is one of those easy recipes that blends rich chocolate cake with creamy pudding and marshmallow topping.
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
- 2 (3.9 oz) packages instant chocolate pudding mix
- 4 cups milk
- 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 1/2 cups Cool Whip
- 1/4 cup hot fudge sauce
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup marshmallow bits (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare and bake the chocolate cake according to package instructions in a 9x13-inch pan. Let cool for 5 minutes.
- Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the cake.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the chocolate pudding mixes and milk until slightly thickened.
- Pour the pudding over the cake, ensuring it fills the holes. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Spread mini marshmallows evenly over the top.
- Microwave the Cool Whip and hot fudge sauce together for 15–20 seconds and stir. Spread over the cake.
- Sprinkle with mini chocolate chips and marshmallow bits.
- Chill until ready to serve. Best served slightly chilled or at room temperature.