Chocolate Poke Cake
This Chocolate Poke Cake is the perfect balance of gooey, rich chocolate and creamy sweetness. Perfect for any occasion!
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 40 minutes mins
Cooling Time 1 hour hr
Total Time 2 hours hrs
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
- For the Cake:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup brewed coffee or hot water
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Chocolate Filling:
- 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- For the Whipped Cream Optional:
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups mini chocolate chips
Bake the Cake: Mix dry and wet ingredients. Bake in a 9×13 pan at 350°F for 35-40 minutes. Poke holes in the warm cake.
Prepare the Filling: Heat condensed milk and pour over chocolate chips. Whisk until smooth and pour over the cake.
Make the Whipped Cream: Whip cream, powdered sugar, cocoa, and vanilla to stiff peaks. Spread over the cake.
Garnish with mini chocolate chips and serve chilled.