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Chocolate Poke Cake

A moist chocolate cake filled with rich chocolate pudding and topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 1 box chocolate cake mix plus ingredients required on the box
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
Filling
  • 1 box chocolate pudding mix instant
  • 2 cups milk
Topping
  • 1 container whipped topping thawed
  • 1/2 cup chocolate shavings for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix until well combined.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Poke and Fill
  1. Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool for about 10 minutes.
  2. Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the top of the cake.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the chocolate pudding mix and milk until thickened.
  4. Pour the pudding over the cake, making sure it fills the holes.
Add Topping
  1. Allow the cake to cool completely in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  2. Spread the whipped topping over the cooled cake and garnish with chocolate shavings.
  3. Slice and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For an extra touch, you can drizzle chocolate syrup over the top before serving.

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