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Easy Chocolate Poke Cake

Easy Chocolate Poke Cake – rich, moist, and topped with whipped cream, the perfect chocolate treat for any occasion!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling time and Assembly time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Cake

  • 2 cups 260g all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups 414g sugar
  • 3/4 cup 85g unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp 10g baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup 240ml milk
  • 1 cup 240ml vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 1 cup 240ml hot water
  • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup 169g semi-sweet chocolate chips

Whipped Cream Topping

  • 2 1/2 cups 600 ml heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1 cup 120g powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup 29g unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Chocolate sprinkles and chocolate shaves

Instructions
 

  • Preheat & Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and set aside.
  • Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Add Wet Ingredients: Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Mix until combined.
  • Incorporate Hot Water: Slowly mix in the hot water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin; this is normal.
  • Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Poke Holes & Add Filling: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool for 5-10 minutes. Use the handle of a wooden spoon or a skewer to poke holes evenly across the surface of the cake.
  • Chocolate Filling: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk and chocolate chips. Heat in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth. While the cake is still warm pour the mixture over the cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes. Place the cake in the fridge to chill and absorb the liquid.
  • Whipped Cream Topping: In a large bowl, beat the cold heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Spread evenly over the cooled cake.
  • Garnish: Top with chocolate sprinkles and chocolate shavings.
  • Serve: Slice and enjoy!
Keyword Chocolate Lover's Cake, Chocolate Poke Cake, Easy Chocolate Cake, Moist Chocolate Dessert, Simple Cake Recipe, Whipped Cream Topping