Description
Silky marshmallow chocolate poke cake delights dessert enthusiasts with its rich, gooey layers of indulgence. Chocolate lovers will savor each spoonful of this classic American treat that promises pure sweet satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box white cake mix
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup marshmallows
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Chocolate Layer:
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup chocolate syrup
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Topping:
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped cream
- 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
- 2 tbsp chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan thoroughly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine white cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Whisk until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes.
- Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke deep holes across the entire surface of the warm cake.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, chocolate syrup, and cocoa powder until well combined.
- Slowly pour the chocolate mixture over the cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips and marshmallows evenly across the cake’s surface.
- Place the cake in the refrigerator and chill for 1 hour to allow the chocolate to set.
- Once chilled, spread whipped cream over the entire cake surface.
- Garnish with mini marshmallows and chocolate shavings.
- Refrigerate for an additional 30 minutes before serving to allow the topping to set.
- Slice and serve chilled for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Ensure cake mix is at room temperature for smoother batter consistency and even mixing.
- Use wooden spoon handle with uniform pressure when poking holes to create consistent chocolate absorption throughout the cake.
- Opt for high-quality cocoa powder and chocolate syrup to enhance the rich, decadent flavor profile.
- For gluten-free adaptation, substitute regular cake mix with gluten-free white cake mix and verify all other ingredients are gluten-free certified.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg