Description
Chocolatey indulgence meets classic hot chocolate poke cake magic in this winter dessert dream. Creamy marshmallow drizzles and rich chocolate layers promise sweet comfort with every delightful spoonful you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
Hot Chocolate Filling:
- 1 can (14 oz / 397 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup hot chocolate mix
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Topping:
- 2 cups whipped cream
- 1/4 cup marshmallow fluff
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup mini marshmallows
- 2 tbsp chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chocolate cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Whisk vigorously until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan, ensuring an even distribution. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely for about 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Using the handle of a wooden spoon, create evenly spaced deep holes across the entire surface of the cake.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, hot chocolate mix, cocoa powder, and heavy cream until perfectly blended and smooth.
- Slowly pour the hot chocolate mixture over the cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes and saturates the entire cake.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour to allow the filling to set and absorb into the cake.
- Spread whipped cream evenly across the top of the chilled cake as a base layer.
- Drizzle marshmallow fluff in a decorative pattern over the whipped cream.
- Dust cocoa powder lightly over the surface for an extra rich appearance.
- Sprinkle mini marshmallows and chocolate shavings as the final garnish.
- Chill for an additional 30 minutes before serving to allow the topping to set.
Notes
- Boost cake moisture by gently poking more holes for extra hot chocolate saturation, ensuring every bite is rich and decadent.
- Swap traditional ingredients for dietary needs: use gluten-free cake mix, dairy-free cream alternatives, or sugar-free hot chocolate mix for personalized versions.
- Enhance flavor complexity by experimenting with different hot chocolate flavors like mint, caramel, or Mexican-style spiced variations for a unique twist.
- Prevent soggy texture by allowing cake to cool completely before adding hot chocolate mixture, guaranteeing a perfect cake-to-filling ratio and optimal absorption.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg