DESCRIPTION
Death by Chocolate Poke Cake is the ultimate dessert for true chocolate lovers, combining a rich chocolate cake base soaked with melted chocolate and sweetened condensed milk, then topped with fluffy chocolate whipped cream, chocolate syrup, and mini chocolate chips. Every bite is ultra-moist, deeply chocolatey, and indulgent, making it perfect for parties, holidays, birthdays, or anytime intense chocolate cravings strike.
INGREDIENTS
FOR THE CAKE
1 box chocolate cake mix
Ingredients listed on the box (eggs, oil, water)
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
4 Hershey chocolate bars, broken into pieces
FOR THE TOPPING
2 cups heavy cream, chilled
½ cup powdered sugar
¼ cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Hershey’s chocolate syrup
1 cup mini chocolate chips
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat the oven according to the cake mix instructions and prepare the batter using the eggs, oil, and water listed on the box. Pour the batter into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan and bake until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
While the cake is still hot, use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes evenly all over the surface of the cake, reaching almost to the bottom.
In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the sweetened condensed milk and broken Hershey chocolate bars for about 45 seconds, stirring until fully melted and smooth.
Pour the chocolate mixture slowly over the cake, making sure it flows into the holes and spreads evenly across the surface.
Allow the cake to cool at room temperature for about 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours so the chocolate filling fully soaks into the cake.
In a chilled mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until it begins to thicken, then gradually add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract, whipping until stiff peaks form.
Spread the chocolate whipped cream evenly over the chilled cake, drizzle generously with chocolate syrup, and sprinkle mini chocolate chips on top.
Refrigerate until ready to serve for the best texture and flavor.
TIPS FOR SUCCESS
Poke plenty of holes to allow maximum chocolate absorption.
Use very cold heavy cream for a stable, fluffy whipped topping.
Let the cake chill fully before adding the topping to prevent melting.
Serve chilled for clean slices and the richest taste.
PREP & COOK TIME
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 30 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
SERVINGS
12 servings
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (APPROX.)
Calories: 400 kcal per serving
Values may vary depending on brands used.