Luscious Chocolate Poke Cake Recipe is super easy but so amazing. The rich chocolate flavor combined with the decadent topping make a delicious dessert.

Slice of chocolate poke cake on a plate.
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This delicious poke cake recipe is a chocolate lovers dream. Each bite is full of chocolate and more chocolate. Plus, the dessert starts with a cake mix so it is super easy.

You don’t need anything special to make this and the ingredients are really simple. We love chocolate and also make Swiss Roll Cake Recipe, Easy Chocolate Cake, Guinness Cupcakes and S’mores Poke Cake.

You might also like Whoopie Pie Recipe and Chocolate Lasagna Recipe.

Why This Recipe Works

Anyone can whip this up in minutes with very little effort. Each bite of this decadent Chocolate Poke Cake is packed with so much chocolate!

It’s so easy that you will have time to also make Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake Recipe and 31 Easy Texas Desserts.

Ingredients

Cake

  • Devil’s food chocolate cake mix. Plus the ingredients needed to make the cake. Any brand of cake mix is fine.
  • Sweetened Condensed Milk. Try this Sweetened Condensed Milk Recipe.
  • Chocolate Sauce. You can use store bought chocolate syrup or try Hot Fudge Sauce Recipe.

Topping

  • Heavy Whipping Cream. Make sure it is cold.
  • Cocoa Powder. Use unsweetened cocoa powder
  • Powdered Sugar. You may need to sift the powdered sugar to remove any lumps.
  • Chopped Chocolate for topping. This looks and tastes great!

Variations and Substitutions

  • Cake mix- Try other types. Chocolate, Yellow and white would be delicious with the chocolate icing.
  • Topping- Use leftover chocolate candy for the chocolate pieces. Not only will this be tasty but a great way to use leftovers. Some ideas include Hershey Kisses, dark chocolate, chocolate bars, and more. Just shave or cut into pieces. You can also use crushed-up Reese’s Pieces or Reese’s cups for peanut butter fans.
  • Caramel– Change things up a bit and add caramel drizzle on top of the cake. Caramel sauce will be delicious with the chocolate sauce. The combination is delicious.
  • Peanut Butter topping– If your family loves chocolate and peanut butter, add some of this to the cake. Yum!

Step by Step Instructions

  • Step 1. First, preheat the oven. While the oven is preheating, make the cake mix according to the box instructions. Use a 9×13 pan and bake in the prepared pan according to instructions.
Cake baked and cooling in pan.

Step 2. Next, allow the cake to cool for about 10 minutes. Then poke holes all over the cake. Make sure you poke holes all over the cake so all of the liquid can soak into every bit of the cake. I like to use a wooden spoon handle to poke holes.

Sweetened condensed milk and chocolate sauce poured over cake.

Step 3. Pour the sweetened condensed milk and part of the chocolate sauce all over the top of the cake. Let this mixture seep into the holes. Then cover and put in the fridge. I like to do this overnight.

Mixing bowl of heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar and cocoa powder.

Step 4. Make the topping by combining the heavy whipping cream, cocoa powder, and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl. Beat until you start to see stiff peaks form.

Cake topped with frosting and chocolate drizzle.

Step 5. Finally, spread the chocolate topping all over the cake. Use the remaining chocolate sauce to drizzle on top of the cake. Sprinkle the chopped chocolate and serve!

Chocolate Poke Cake being served.

Storage

If you have leftovers, store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Make sure to use an airtight container or cover with plastic wrap.

Pro Tips

  • This recipe uses a 9×13 baking dish. The ones with the lid are really handy if you are taking this dish somewhere and also to store leftovers.
  • Disposable pans – These are so handy if you plan to take this cake to a potluck or cookout. I love using disposable pans for things like this and just tossing when I’m done.
  • Buy cake mixes on sale and keep them in the pantry. You will always have what you need and pay a good price too.
  • Poke holes all over the cake. This is the key to getting the mixture in every slice of the cake.
  • Don’t overmix the whipping cream. Only beat until stiff peaks form.
  • Use the end of a wooden spoon to poke the holes. This is the perfect size for the mixture.

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Chocolate Poke Cake 

4.55 from 11 votes
Luscious Chocolate Poke Cake Recipe is super easy but so amazing. The rich chocolate flavor combined with the decadent topping make a delicious dessert.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 12
Cuisine American
Course Dessert
Calories 491

Ingredients

  • Ingredients for the cake:
  • 1 box Devil’s food chocolate cake mix
  • Ingredients needed to make cake from the cake mix: eggs oil, water, etc.
  • 14 oz Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 1 cup Chocolate Sauce
  • Ingredients for the topping:
  • 2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
  • Chopped Chocolate for topping
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Make cake mix according to package directions and bake in a well-greased 9×13 pan according to package.
  • When cake is finished, allow to cool for about 10 minutes, then poke holes all over cake (about 1-inch) intervals using a wooden spoon handle.
  • Pour the sweetened condensed milk and ¾ of the chocolate sauce over the top of the cake and allow it to seep into the holes that were poked into the cake.
  • Cover and refrigerate the cake overnight.
  • Place the heavy whipping cream, cocoa powder and powder sugar in a mixing bowl.  Beat with an electric mixer for 4-5 minutes until stiff peaks form in the mixture and it holds it shape.
  • Spread the chocolate topping over the cake.  Drizzle the top with the remaining chocolate sauce. Then sprinkle with the chopped chocolate.
  • Serve immediately and refrigerate leftovers.
  • Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Refrigerate the leftovers in an air tight container for up to 5 days.  

Nutrition Facts

Calories 491kcal, Carbohydrates 63g, Protein 8g, Fat 25g, Saturated Fat 13g, Trans Fat 1g, Cholesterol 93mg, Sodium 390mg, Potassium 383mg, Fiber 3g, Sugar 43g, Vitamin A 712IU, Vitamin C 1mg, Calcium 183mg, Iron 2mg

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Hi, I’m Carrie. Welcome to Desserts on a Dime!

I’m on a mission to help you create delicious desserts on a budget and do not require a ton of time. Together, we are going to make something sweet that the entire family will love!

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  1. Grammarainre says:

    My printer is not printing the chocolate poke cake. How can I get a printable recipe for it.

    1. Carrie says:

      I’m so sorry about that – We’re working to get that issue resolved ASAP! Thank you!

  2. Angela says:

    Where/how do you make the chocolate sauce?

    1. Carrie says:

      I used a store bought chocolate sauce or chocolate syrup for this recipe and it works great. At my local grocery store, these are near the ice cream toppings.

  3. Jeanne L says:

    Do you first mix the condensed milk and chocolate sauce together before pouring it on the cake?

    1. Carrie Barnard says:

      No. I do not mix them together. I pour them each over the cake separately.