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Hot Chocolate Poke Cake

Hot Chocolate Poke Cake is the ultimate holiday cake with a decadent chocolate base, marshmallow fluff, hot fudge and creamy hot chocolate whipped topping. Perfect for holiday entertaining!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
chill time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 15.25 ounce box chocolate cake mix + the ingredients called for on the box usually eggs, water and oil
  • 3 packets instant hot chocolate
  • 7 ounces marshmallow fluff
  • 11.75 ounce Jar hot fudge
  • 8 ounces Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • Chocolate syrup for garnish optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare cake batter according to package directions and whisk in 2 packets of hot chocolate mix. Pour into a greased 9×13 pan and bake as directed.
  2. When baked, poke 40–50 holes in the cake with the end of a wooden spoon, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
  3. Microwave marshmallow fluff in 30-second intervals until pourable. Pour evenly over cake, letting it seep into the holes.
  4. Microwave hot fudge until melted and pour over the marshmallow layer. Spread evenly.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 24 hours.
  6. Mix 1 packet hot chocolate mix into the Cool Whip. Spread over chilled cake.
  7. Top with mini marshmallows and chocolate syrup (optional).
  8. Slice and serve!

Nutrition

Calories: 116kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 0.4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.002gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.003gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 8mgPotassium: 0.2mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 17IUVitamin C: 0.05mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.1mg

Notes

Nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and may differ based on ingredients used. 
  • Cover and store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days.
  • Prepare your own whipped cream, if desired, just be sure to add 1 packet of hot chocolate mix to the whipped cream.
  • Be sure to chill the cake with the marshmallow fluff and fudge a minimum of 30 minutes- up to 24 hours, in order for the cake to set and the marshmallow fluff to absorb.
 
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