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Death By Chocolate Poke Cake

This Death By Chocolate Poke Cake is rich, moist, and overflowing with chocolate flavor, making it the ultimate dessert for chocolate lovers.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chocolate
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 490kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Microwave

Ingredients

For the Cake

  • 1 pkg dark chocolate cake mix 15.25 oz.
  • Ingredients listed on the box to make the cake
  • 1 box instant Hershey's Special Dark Chocolate Pudding mix 3.56 oz.
  • 4 cups milk divided
  • 1 jar Hershey's Special Dark Chocolate topping 12.8 oz.

For the Topping

  • 1 box instant Hershey's Special Dark Chocolate Pudding mix 3.56 oz.
  • 1 container frozen whipped topping 8 oz., thawed
  • 1 giant bar Hershey Dark Chocolate candy bar 6.8 oz., chopped

Instructions

  • Prepare and bake the dark chocolate cake according to package instructions in a 9x13-inch pan.
  • While the cake is still hot, poke holes all over using the handle of a wooden spoon.
  • Mix one box of pudding with 2 cups of milk. Slowly pour over cake, filling holes.
  • Microwave chocolate topping until pourable (about 45 seconds). Spread evenly over cake. Let cool completely.
  • In another bowl, mix remaining pudding box with 2 cups milk. Fold in thawed whipped topping.
  • Spread whipped pudding layer over cooled cake and sprinkle with chopped candy bar.
  • Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving. Store covered in fridge.

Notes

Poke the cake while it's hot for best pudding absorption. Chill well before slicing. For variety, drizzle with raspberry sauce or serve with ice cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 490kcal | Fat: 26g