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Chocolate Pudding Poke Cake

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  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 2 hr 55 min
  • Servings 12
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Maybe you've heard of the poke method. But have you heard of making a chocolate poke cake with boxed cake mix? You may never go back once you've tried it! The proof is in the pudding—that is, the pudding that you'll pour over your baked cake to create a perfectly moist chocolate poke cake. The results are ooey, gooey and absolutely delicious. This chocolate poke cake recipe is perfect for a family dessert or for casual entertaining.
By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Jul 26, 2023
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Ingredients

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan).
  • 2
    Make and bake cake as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan. Cool in pan on cooling rack 5 minutes.
  • 3
    With handle of wooden spoon (1/4 to 1/2 inch in diameter), poke holes almost to bottom of cake, every 1/2 inch; wiping spoon handle occasionally to reduce sticking.
  • 4
    In medium bowl, beat pudding mix and milk with whisk about 2 minutes, or until thick. Pour pudding over cake; spread evenly over surface, working back and forth to fill holes. (Some filling will remain on top of cake.) Run knife around sides of pan to loosen cake. Refrigerate about 2 hours or until chilled. Store loosely covered in refrigerator.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    To make this easy chocolate poke cake more special, top or serve with whipped cream and chopped toasted nuts or a scoop of fudge swirl ice cream.
  • tip 2
    In a poke cake, after baking, holes are poked and a variety of fillings poured over the top, such as gelatin, sweetened condensed milk, fruit puree or pudding. Poke cakes also can be topped with your favorite topping before serving.
  • tip 3
    The key to a good poke cake is to rap the baking dish on counter several times to help the pudding fill the holes completely.

Nutrition

280 Calories, 13g Total Fat, 4g Protein, 37g Total Carbohydrate, 22g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
280
Calories from Fat
120
Total Fat
13g
20%
Saturated Fat
3g
16%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
50mg
17%
Sodium
460mg
19%
Potassium
170mg
5%
Total Carbohydrate
37g
12%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Sugars
22g
Protein
4g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
2%
2%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
10%
10%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

More About This Recipe

  • If you’ve got a box of Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix in your pantry, you’re not far from serving up a totally decadent take on chocolate cake. What makes this cake special is the poke method. Just grab a wooden spoon and poke the surface of the cake; this allows the silky filling of milk and chocolate pudding to permeate the cake, giving it a delectable ooey-gooey texture. With this simple yet special approach, you can serve up a cake that no one would ever guess is made from a mix. In fact, it’s a perfect potluck dessert that travels well — inside your trusty 13x9-baking dish — and serves 12 people. Want to learn more new ways to make the perfect cake? Betty’s got you covered!
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