DEATH BY CHOCOLATE POKE CAKE
Serves: 12–16
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Bake Time: 30–35 minutes
Chill Time: 2–4 hours (best overnight)
INGREDIENTS
Chocolate Cake
1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix
3 large eggs
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup water
Chocolate Filling
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
2 milk chocolate Hershey bars, chopped or broken
(or about 3–4 oz milk chocolate chips)
Chocolate Whipped Cream
2 cups cold heavy whipping cream
½ cup powdered sugar
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings (use as much as you like!)
Crushed Hershey bars
Chocolate chips (milk or semi-sweet)
Chocolate shavings
Chocolate syrup or fudge sauce
Mini chocolate candies (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
1️⃣ Bake the Cake
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, mix:
Cake mix
Eggs
Oil
Water
Beat for 2 minutes until smooth.
Pour into pan and bake 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
Let the cake cool for 10 minutes.
2️⃣ Poke the Cake
Use the handle of a wooden spoon or a straw.
Poke holes all over the cake, about 1 inch apart.
3️⃣ Make the Chocolate Filling
In a microwave-safe bowl, heat:
Sweetened condensed milk
Chopped milk chocolate
Microwave in 20–30 second intervals, stirring each time, until smooth and melted.
Slowly pour the warm chocolate mixture over the cake.
Spread gently so it fills the holes.
Let soak for 20–30 minutes.
4️⃣ Prepare the Chocolate Whipped Cream
In a chilled bowl, add:
Heavy whipping cream
Powdered sugar
Cocoa powder
Vanilla
Beat on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. (Cream should be thick and fluffy, not runny)
5️⃣ Assemble
Spread the chocolate whipped cream evenly over the cake.
Add toppings generously:
Crushed Hershey bars
Chocolate chips
Drizzles of chocolate syrup
6️⃣ Chill & Serve
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours (overnight is best).
Slice and serve cold for maximum chocolate flavor!
TIPS
- For extra richness, add a layer of warm fudge sauce before the whipped cream.
Want it extra moist? Use half milk chocolate + half dark chocolate.
Store covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.
