Hot Chocolate Poke Cake Recipe

User Reviews

0.0

0 reviews
Unrated
  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Chilling Time

    4 hrs

  • Servings

    12

  • Calories

    317 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Hot Chocolate Poke Cake Recipe

Enjoy a slice of pure winter bliss with this easy hot chocolate poke cake recipe. A rich, moist chocolate cake infused with hot cocoa flavor, topped with whipped cream and mini marshmallows.

I Made This!

Be the first!

Save this

Be the first!

Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 box chocolate cake mix plus ingredients to prepare it (oil, water, egg)
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk 14 ounces
  • 2 packets hot chocolate mix or 8 tablespoons of hot chocolate mix
  • 16 ounces frozen whipped topping thawed
  • mini chocolate chips
  • Marshmallow bits or mini marshmallows
Add to Shopping List

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cake mix and bake in a 9x13-inch dish according to the package instructions.
  2. Allow the cake to cool completely, then use a chopstick or wooden spoon to poke holes all over the cake.
  3. Whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and hot chocolate mix until well combined.
  4. Pour the milk mixture over the top of the cake and spread evenly into the holes.
  5. Place the cake in the refrigerator to chill for at least four hours.
  6. When ready to serve, spread the whipped topping over the top of the cake and decorate with mini chocolate chips and marshmallow bits.

Notes

  • Keep in mind that this cake needs to chill for a few hours before serving, so make sure to plan ahead.
  • While you can make this cake with a homemade chocolate cake recipe, using a boxed mix is just as delicious and so much easier. I’m all about short cut baking!
  • Make sure you let the cake cool before you start poking holes and adding the milk mixture. If the cake is still warm, it will absorb too much liquid and become soggy and dense.
  • While you can use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes in the cake, I find that using a chopstick works even better. It creates smaller, more evenly-sized holes, allowing the milk mixture to soak into the cake without making it too wet.
  • While mini chocolate chips and marshmallow bits are the classic toppings for this cake, you can mix things up! Try crushed candy canes for a peppermint hot chocolate twist or chopped nuts for a bit of crunch. 
  • Keep in mind that this cake needs to chill for a few hours before serving, so make sure to plan ahead.
  • While you can make this cake with a homemade chocolate cake recipe, using a boxed mix is just as delicious and so much easier. I’m all about short cut baking!
  • Make sure you let the cake cool before you start poking holes and adding the milk mixture. If the cake is still warm, it will absorb too much liquid and become soggy and dense.
  • While you can use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes in the cake, I find that using a chopstick works even better. It creates smaller, more evenly-sized holes, allowing the milk mixture to soak into the cake without making it too wet.
  • While mini chocolate chips and marshmallow bits are the classic toppings for this cake, you can mix things up! Try crushed candy canes for a peppermint hot chocolate twist or chopped nuts for a bit of crunch. 

Nutrition Information

Show Details
Calories 317kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 54g (18%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 17mg (6%) Sodium 368mg (15%) Potassium 282mg (8%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 38g (76%) Vitamin A 155IU (3%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 189mg (19%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 317 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 317kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 54g 18%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 368mg 15%
Potassium 282mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 38g 76%
Vitamin A 155IU 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 189mg 19%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Genuine Reviews

User Reviews

Overall Rating

0.0

0 reviews
Unrated

Write a Review

Drag & drop files here or click to upload
Other Recipes

You'll Also Love

King Cake Poke Cake Recipe

American
5.0 (3 reviews)

Homemade Hot Chocolate Recipe and Hot Chocolate Bar

French, American
5.0 (36 reviews)

Strawberry Gelatin Cake (Poke Cake!)

American
4.9 (36 reviews)

King Cake Poke Cake

American
5.0 (18 reviews)

Carrot Cake Poke Cake

American
4.0 (6 reviews)

Chocolate Caramel Poke Cake

American
0.0 (0 reviews)

White Chocolate Gingerbread Poke Cake

American
5.0 (21 reviews)

Chocolate Poke Cake From Scratch

American
4.8 (501 reviews)

Chocolate Poke Cake

American
4.8 (12 reviews)

Chocolate Poke Cake

American
5.0 (66 reviews)

Chocolate Mint Poke Cake

American
0.0 (0 reviews)

Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake

American
0.0 (0 reviews)