Hot Chocolate Poke Cake

Slice of cake on a plate in the foreground with two slices of cake and a mug of hot chocolate in the background.

Author: Mandy

This Easy Hot Chocolate Poke Cake combines rich chocolate cake with fudge sauce, marshmallow fluff, and a chocolate Cool Whip topping for a deliciously simple dessert. Perfect for any chocolate and marshmallow lover!

5 from 4 votes

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Chill Time 1

Total Time 1 35

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 267 kcal

Ingredients

1 (15.25 ounce) box of chocolate cake mix plus ingredients listed on box
1 (7 ounce) jar of marshmallow creme
2 tablespoons water
1 (11.25 ounce) jar of hot fudge sauce
1 (8 ounce) tub of whipped topping thawed
2 packets of hot chocolate mix ¼ cup
1 ½ cups mini marshmallows
2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips

Instructions

Prepare the cake in a 9x13 inch pan following the directions on the box. Allow the cake to cool to room temperature.
Use the handle of a wooden spoon or the thick end of a chopstick to poke rows of holes into the cake 1 inch apart.
Add the marshmallow fluff and water to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 20 seconds. Mix until well incorporated. The marshmallow fluff should be a pourable consistency. If it is too thick to pour, microwave for an additional 10 seconds and stir well again.
Pour the marshmallow creme over the cake. Use a rubber spatula or the back of a spoon to spread the marshmallow and press it down into the holes.
Heat the chocolate fudge sauce according to the directions on the jar. Spread the chocolate sauce over the top of the cake. Allow the fudge sauce to cool.
Add the whipped topping and hot chocolate mix to a medium bowl and gently fold until well combined.
Spread the chocolate whipped topping over the cake and refrigerate for at least an hour to allow the flavors to meld.
When ready to serve, sprinkle the mini marshmallows and chocolate chips over the cake, slice and enjoy.

Notes

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Use your favorite chocolate cake mix of this recipe. I used Duncan Hines Devil’s Food cake mix.

Nutrition

Calories: 267kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 345mgPotassium: 171mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 17IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 2mg

Disclaimer: Nutrition information is estimated based on automated calculations and should be considered as an approximation. These estimates are provided as a courtesy. Please use your own brand's nutritional values to verify accuracy.

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