OMG Chocolate Desserts
  • Home
  • About
  • Recipes
    • Desserts
      • Cakes
      • Cheesecakes
      • Cupcakes
      • Cookies
      • Bars and Brownies
      • Pies
      • Sweets
      • Other
    • Breakfast
      • Muffins
      • Bread
      • French Toast
      • Coffee Cakes
      • Cinnamon Rolls
      • Pastries
    • Savory
      • Appetizers
      • Dinner
      • Lunch
      • Salads
      • Sides
  • Holidays
    • Christmas
    • Valentine’s Day
    • Easter
    • July 4th
    • Halloween
    • Thanksgiving
  • Roundups
  • Resources
    • Starting Your Food Blog
    • Blogger Advices
  • Contact

OMG Chocolate Desserts

food blog with yummy and easy recipes

  • Home
  • About
  • Recipes
    • Desserts
      • Cakes
      • Cheesecakes
      • Cupcakes
      • Cookies
      • Bars and Brownies
      • Pies
      • Sweets
      • Other
    • Breakfast
      • Muffins
      • Bread
      • French Toast
      • Coffee Cakes
      • Cinnamon Rolls
      • Pastries
    • Savory
      • Appetizers
      • Dinner
      • Lunch
      • Salads
      • Sides
  • Holidays
    • Christmas
    • Valentine’s Day
    • Easter
    • July 4th
    • Halloween
    • Thanksgiving
  • Roundups
  • Resources
    • Starting Your Food Blog
    • Blogger Advices
  • Contact
CakesDesserts

Hot Chocolate Poke Cake

written by Vera Z. November 11, 2021
38K Shares
Pin38K
Share
Yum11
Tweet
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe·Leave a Review

Hot Chocolate Poke Cake is the most decadent chocolate cake infused with marshmallow fluff, topped with chocolate fudge and hot chocolate whipped cream, and a pile of mini marshmallows.

Piece of Hot Chocolate Poke Cake on white plate decorated with mini Marshmallows.

If you love super moist poke cakes, check this Marshmallow Chocolate Poke Cake, too. These cakes will look great at your Christmas table. So simple but decadent!

Since its fall, everyone is obsessed with pumpkin and apple recipes, but I started to crave decadent chocolate dessert. Moreover, when it starts to feel cold in the air, my mind immediately switches to hot cocoa and all the comforting things that keep us warm in winter.

Well, I thought, why not turn my favorite drink into the most decadent chocolate cake ever.

Hot Chocolate Poke Cake is a serious chocolate lover dream. It will be the easiest chocolate dessert you’ll ever make, but also a huge hit at parties and gatherings.

What You Need to Make This Recipe

Chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)- I used Devil’s Food chocolate cake mix. It is super-rich and fudgy on its own, but when you infused it with the fillings it became extremely rich and moist.

Marshmallow fluff– you will need to microwave it to make it smooth and add just a little bit of water so you can pour it in the holes.

Chocolate chips– I used semisweet chocolate chips. You can substitute it with a baking chocolate bar and chop it finely before starts melting.

Sweetened condensed milk– in combination with chocolate chips and heavy cream, it makes the best chocolate fudge ever.

Heavy whipping cream and instant hot chocolate mix-combo of this two with just a splash of vanilla will make the best topping ever. You will eat it with a spoon.

Mini marshmallows– for garnish. This cake is infused with marshmallow fluff, but when it’s about drinking hot chocolate, I always like to add a bunch of marshmallows in the mug, so I did it on top of this cake, too.

Sliced piece of Hot Chocolate Poke Cake.

How to Make Hot Chocolate Poke Cake

Prepare the cake mix according to directions on the box. Bake in a 9 x 13 inches dish. When it’s done, using the handle of a wooden spoon poke the cake. Make the holes an inch apart. Be careful, do not poke it all the way to the bottom.

Next, place 2 cups of marshmallow fluff in a microwave-safe bowl and add 2 Tablespoons water. Microwave in a 20-second interval and stir until smooth. You can slowly pour it into the holes, or transfer it in a zip-lock bag. Cut off the corner, and pipe it inside the holes. I did it that way, it makes it easier to fill the holes completely. Spread remaining on top and place the cake in the fridge.

Next, microwave sweetened condensed milk, 1 cup chocolate chips, and 2 Tablespoons heavy cream. Stir until smooth. Spread on top of the cake. Place the cake in the fridge until the chocolate firms completely.

For the topping, beat 2 cups heavy whipping cream with 2 pockets of instant chocolate mix and vanilla. Spread on top of the cake. Garnish with mini marshmallows. When serving, drizzle with hot fudge sauce if desired.

If you like this recipe you may also like these:

Marshmallow Chocolate Poke Cake

Marshmallow Chocolate Poke Cake is an easy dessert recipe for the serious chocolate lover!

Piece of Marshmallow Chocolate Poke Cake on a white plate.

Hot Chocolate Lasagna

Hot Chocolate Lasagna is delicious dessert, perfect for parties to feed the crowd and it’s completely no bake recipe!!!

Hot Chocolate Lasagna - no bake layered dessert with Oreo crust, hot chocolate cheesecake mousse layer, chocolate pudding, whipped cream and mini marshmallows.
Print

Hot Chocolate Poke Cake


5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star No reviews
  • Author: Vera Z.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12–15 1x
  • Category: desserts
  • Method: bake
  • Cuisine: American
Print Recipe
Pin Recipe

Description

Hot Chocolate Poke Cake is the most decadent chocolate cake infused with marshmallow fluff, topped with chocolate fudge and hot chocolate whipped cream, and a pile of mini marshmallows.


Ingredients

Cake:

  • 1 box Devil’s Food chocolate cake mix
  • ingredients listed on the box (oil, eggs, water)

Marshmallow Filling:

  • 2 cups marshmallow fluff
  • 2 Tablespoons water

Chocolate Fudge Filling:

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 Tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Topping:

  • 2 envelopes of instant hot chocolate mix
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2–3 cups mini marshmallows
  • hot fudge sauce-for decoration

Instructions

  1. Bake the cake in a 9 x 13-inch dish according to the directions listed on the box.
  2. When the cake is baked, using the handle of a wooden spoon poke the cake, making the holes about an inch apart. Do not poke it all the way to the bottom just about 2/3 of the height.
  3. Place 2 cups of marshmallow fluff in a microwave-safe bowl and add 2 Tablespoons water.  Microwave in a 20-second interval and stir until smooth. You can pour it from a jug or place it in a zip-lock bag,  cut off the corner, and then pipe it into the holes. Spread the remaining on top. Place the cake in the fridge.
  4. Next, place chocolate chips sweetened condensed milk, and 2 Tablespoons of heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Spread over the cake and chill until the chocolate is cooled completely.
  5. Beat 2 cups of heavy whipping cream with vanilla and instant hot chocolate mix until stiff peaks form. Spread over the chilled cake and garnish with mini marshmallows.
  6. Drizzle with chocolate fudge sauce before serving, if desired.
Hot Chocolate Poke Cake
chocolatemarshmallow
7 comments
25
Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Vera Z.

previous post
25 Best Christmas Dessert Recipes (no cookies)
next post
Christmas Shortbread Sandwich Cookies

You may also like

No-Bake Berry Icebox Cake

Coconut Cream Pie Cookie Cups

Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies

Easter Egg Brownies

Carrot Cake Loaf with Cream Cheese Filling

Blueberry Banana Baked Oatmeal Cups

7 comments

Danielle November 16, 2021 - 11:40 pm

Do you refrigerate this cake after a the toppings are put on the cake? Want to make this for Thanksgiving or Christmas.
This sounds delicious! I can’t wait to try it!

Reply
Vera Z. November 18, 2021 - 11:26 pm

You can serve it right after spread whipped cream, but store leftovers in the fridge

Reply
Loretta Clarke November 17, 2021 - 10:59 am

Going to make this n I hope it’s wonderful just in time for Christmas

Reply
Sarah M Parnell December 8, 2021 - 2:10 am

Do you pour the marshmallow fluff and chocolate mixtures in while the cake is warm?

Reply
Brittani Karnish December 12, 2021 - 8:55 pm

About how long does it take the chocolate and cake to cool?

Reply
Kristin December 23, 2022 - 6:31 pm

Can I make this the day prior to serving and it still be good?

Reply
Vera Z. December 23, 2022 - 9:30 pm

Yes, of course. It will be even better the next day

Reply

Leave a Comment Cancel Reply

Recipe rating 5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

I accept the Privacy Policy

About Me

About Me

Hello and welcome to my kitchen!!! Thanks for stopping by! I’m so happy you’re here! Let me introduce myself. I am Vera, the food blogger behind Oh My Goodness Chocolate Desserts.

Get Updates

Categories

Popular Posts

  • 1

    Lemon Custard Cake

  • 2

    Blueberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake

  • 3

    Very Berry Dessert Lasagna

  • 4

    Strawberry Jello Lasagna

  • 5

    Blueberry Cheesecake Crumb Cake

  • 6

    Strawberry Shortcake Cookies

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Youtube
  • Sitemap
  • Privacy Policy
  • FAQ’s

@2013 - 2018 OMG Chocolate Desserts. All Right Reserved.
Designed by OMGChocolateDesserts


Back To Top