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Hot Fudge Chocolate Poke Cake

Hot Fudge Chocolate Poke Cake is one that you are going to want to remember since it is a moist chocolate cake filled with chocolate sauce and topped with a light and fluffy topping.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Cool Time & Chill Time4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time5 hours 17 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Hot Fudge Chocolate Poke Cake
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 293kcal
Author: Steph Loaiza
Cost: $7

Ingredients

Chocolate Cake

  • 1 box Super Moist Chocolate Milk Chocolate Cake Mix by Betty Crocker
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted slightly
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup water
  • 3.9 ounces instant chocolate pudding mix 1 box
  • ½ jar Hershey’s Hot Fudge Topping warm
  • 2 cups milk cold
  • ½ box instant chocolate pudding mix (½ of a 3.9 ounce box)

Chocolate Cool Whip

  • 8 ounces cool whip 1 container, thawed in refrigerator
  • ½ box instant chocolate pudding mix (½ of a 3.9 ounce box)
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 2 ounces semi sweet chocolate shaved

Instructions

Cake

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and grease a 9 X13-inch baking pan
  • Combine the Super Moist Chocolate Milk Chocolate Cake Mix, the butter, and the eggs in the bowl of a standup mixer and mix on low speed until combined
  • Add the water and mix on low speed until combined
  • Add the chocolate pudding mix and mix until smooth
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and use a rubber spatula to smooth into an even layer
  • Bake the cake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean
  • Remove the cake from the oven and, using a fork, poke holes throughout the cake
  • Whisk together the milk and the½ pack of chocolate pudding mix until homogeneous
  • Pour the milk mixture evenly over the entire cake
  • Pour the Hershey’s Hot Fudge Topping over the cake, spreading with a rubber spatula for even distribution
  • Allow the cake to cool completely

Chocolate Cool Whip

  • In a large bowl, gently fold the remaining half (the rest is in the milk mixture,remember?) of the chocolate pudding mix into the Cool Whip until you achieve a consistent color throughout
  • Add the milk and stir gently until homogenous
  • Using a rubber spatula, spread the chocolate Cool Whip topping evenly over the cake
  • Top the cake with the shaved chocolate
  • Cover the whole kit and caboodle and place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving

Notes

When making this recipe do NOT prepare the pudding according to the package directions.

Nutrition

Calories: 293kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 448mg | Potassium: 223mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 320IU | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 2mg