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.
1boxSuper Moist Chocolate Milk Chocolate Cake Mix by Betty Crocker
½cupunsalted buttermelted slightly
4eggs
1cupwater
3.9ouncesinstant chocolate pudding mix1 box
½jarHershey’s Hot Fudge Toppingwarm
2cupsmilkcold
½boxinstant chocolate pudding mix(½ of a 3.9 ounce box)
Chocolate Cool Whip
8ouncescool whip1 container, thawed in refrigerator
½boxinstant chocolate pudding mix(½ of a 3.9 ounce box)
¼cupmilk
2ouncessemi sweet chocolateshaved
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.