Description
This Hot Chocolate Poke Cake combines the cozy comfort of hot cocoa with the indulgence of moist chocolate cake. With a rich cocoa and sweetened condensed milk filling, fluffy whipped topping, and marshmallow garnish, it’s a crowd-pleasing dessert that’s easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus eggs, oil, and water as required by the package)
- 1/2 cup hot cocoa mix
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip), thawed
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or hot fudge sauce (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the chocolate cake mix according to package instructions. Pour into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool for 5–10 minutes. Use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the top of the cake.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the hot cocoa mix and sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
- Slowly pour the cocoa mixture evenly over the warm cake, letting it seep into the holes.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours to allow the filling to fully absorb.
- Spread whipped topping evenly over the cooled cake.
- Sprinkle mini marshmallows on top and garnish with chocolate chips or a drizzle of hot fudge sauce, if using.
- Slice and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use devil’s food cake mix for an even richer chocolate flavor.
- Stabilize homemade whipped cream with powdered sugar if using instead of Cool Whip.
- For extra indulgence, drizzle salted caramel or chocolate syrup before serving.
- This cake is best served chilled but can be brought to room temperature for a softer texture.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked & Chilled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
