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Death By Chocolate Poke Cake with rich chocolate pudding and whipped topping

Death by Chocolate Poke Cake

This super moist, ultra chocolatey poke cake is an easy crowd-pleaser that is perfect for any occasion. It absorbs rich chocolate sauce and creamy filling for a decadent dessert experience.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cake
  • 1 box Chocolate cake mix Plus the ingredients on the box.
For the filling and toppings
  • 1 can Sweetened condensed milk Not evaporated milk.
  • 1 jar Hot fudge sauce Warm it so it pours easily.
  • 1 pkg Chocolate pudding mix Plus milk to prepare.
  • 1 cup Whipped topping or whipped cream For topping.
  • 1 cup Chocolate chips Mini chocolate chips or chopped chocolate can also be used.
  • to taste Optional toppings Crushed cookies, toffee bits, chopped candy bars, or chocolate sprinkles.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven and bake the chocolate cake in a 9x13 pan according to the package instructions.
  2. Allow the cake to cool for 10-15 minutes.
  3. Poke holes all over the cake using the handle of a wooden spoon.
  4. Pour the warm hot fudge sauce and sweetened condensed milk over the top of the cake to fill the holes.
  5. Let the cake soak, then cover and chill for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Assembly
  1. Spread the prepared chocolate pudding over the chilled cake.
  2. Top with whipped topping or whipped cream.
  3. Add your choice of optional toppings.

Notes

For best results, poke the holes while the cake is still warm, and chill for longer if possible. Mixing the fudge and condensed milk together may help with even sweetness distribution.