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This Death By Chocolate Poke Cake is for the serious chocolate lover! A chocolate cake that has been poked, filled, and covered with so much chocolate … Can you handle it?!
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Take my advice …. y’all might wanna sit down for this one. And say a prayer. Ask for forgiveness, because what you are about to see is a sin, I’m sure! You HAVE to make this Death By Chocolate Poke Cake – soon!!
What’s a girl to do when she wants chocolate? Go all out, of course! I seriously don’t think I could have stuffed much more chocolate into this cake without needing some sort of resuscitation! And we’re not talking about any kind of chocolate here folks …. when you have a serious chocolate deprivation, you go all out!
Feast your eyes upon this dark chocolate cake with luscious dark chocolate pudding and oozy dark chocolate topping ….. marry that with a divine mousse-like chocolate layer and for good measure, give it a full giant-sized dark chocolate bar. Be still my heart! I told y’all you would need to sit for this!
Some will call this cake a dream come true … and others will wonder what they got themselves into!! ? Apparently, I don’t need help finding temptation – I can find it all by myself! And I found it for you too! ? This would be a huge hit for any chocolate lover. Be forewarned, people WILL ask for the recipe so be sure to have it handy!
Recipe for Chocolate Poke Cake
- dark chocolate cake mix
- Ingredients listed on the box to make the cake
- instant Hershey’s Special Dark Chocolate Pudding mix
- milk
- Hershey’s Special Dark Chocolate topping
- frozen whipped topping, thawed
- Hershey Dark Chocolate candy bar
How to make Chocolate Poke Cake
- Bake the cake according to package directions using a 9×13-in. baking pan.
- Mix one of the pudding mixes with the 2 cups of milk in a medium bowl. Poke holes in the hot cake with the round end of a wooden spoon and slowly pour this mixture over the cake, trying to fill the holes.
- Microwave the chocolate topping (with the lid off) for about 45 seconds or until it pours easily. Pour evenly over the top of the cake. Let the cake cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, combine the second pudding mix with the additional 2 cups of milk. Carefully fold in the Cool Whip. Spread the mixture evenly over the top of the cake. Sprinkle the chopped candy bar over the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Store the cake (covered) in the refrigerator.
Poke Cake Tips and Tricks
If you have questions about making Death By Chocolate Poke Cake recipe, I have answers! Take a look at this section before leaving a comment if you run into trouble or just want some suggestions.
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- If you cannot find the Hershey’s Special Dark Chocolate Pudding at your local store – you may substitute any instant chocolate pudding in its place.
- I found the chocolate topping near the ice cream toppings at my local big box store.
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Death By Chocolate Poke Cake
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Equipment
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 package 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 box 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, thawed, 8 oz.
- 1 Giant Hershey Dark Chocolate candy bar, chopped, 6.8 oz.
Instructions
- Bake the cake according to package directions using a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Mix the pudding mix with 2 cups of milk in a medium bowl. Poke holes in the hot cake with the round end of a wooden spoon and slowly pour this mixture over the cake, trying to fill the holes.
- Microwave the chocolate topping (with the lid off) for about 45 seconds or until it pours easily. Pour evenly over the top of the cake. Let the cake cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, combine the second pudding mix with the additional 2 cups of milk. Carefully fold in the whipped topping. Spread the mixture evenly over the top of the cake. Sprinkle the chopped candy bar over the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Store the cake (covered) in the refrigerator.
Notes
- If you cannot find the Hershey’s Special Dark Chocolate Pudding at your local store – you may substitute any instant chocolate pudding in its place.
- I found the chocolate topping near the ice cream toppings at my local big box store.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Originally published on July 25, 2016. Updated on June 21, 2020.
I have the picture, the list of ingredients and all the comments, but the recipe is gone!! Could you please re-post it or email it to me?
Sorry! There was a hiccup with the website but it is fixed now. I apologize for the inconvenience.
Is there a link for the actual recipe?? I’d like to try it but not finding
Sorry! There was a hiccup with the website but it is fixed now. I apologize for the inconvenience.
Could I make cupcakes with this? Also how long do I mix the milk and pudding?
I’ve never tried making cupcakes so I’m not sure how they would turn out. If you give it a try, I would love to hear back about how it went. Also, you’ll want to mix it until it is well combined.
Does it need to be refrigerated before serving??
Yes. You’ll need to let it have time to set up.
Great Recipe! I made for my wife’s birthday! It turned out great. We’re not a fan of Hershey’s chocolate, so we used other higher end brands (Godiva, Lindt) and made our cake from scratch. Again, a great recipe!
Do you think this would hold together as a layer cake?
I’ve never tried so I can’t really answer this. If you do give it a try as a layer cake, I would love for you to come back and let me know how it turned out in case someone else has the same question.
Need help, my frosting did not come out thick but liquidity, I tried putting in refrig overnite, still not thick. Any suggestions. Thanks, otherwise super easy.
I’m not sure what happened. Just trying to troubleshoot … It may be the kind of milk you used or maybe the pudding mix and milk needed mixed longer to thicken properly? I’m really not sure.
This was fabulous! Chocolatey, creamy, cool. Perfect end to a great dinner. THANK YOU!!!
Can this cake be frozen? Can I bake it ahead like three days?
I have never frozen one but it should be ok as long as you wrap it really well in plastic wrap!
Is it hot fudge that u r using for the special dark chocolate topping. I’m making for my movie night on Saturday and I dont understand the topping sauce. Couldn’t find it in my food store.
Thanks so much for the question, Dana. Any kind of hot fudge or chocolate sauce will work here. When I made this recipe initially, there was a kind called special dark chocolate topping – and it may not be available everywhere. All the best, Jamie
Definitely curbed my PMS chocolate cravings! Plus a huge hit with the family! Only suggestion… next time I would put the chocolate sauce drizzled on top with the chocolate chips. When I tried to spread the cool whip/pudding mix, it seemed to slide the sauce to the edges and down the sides of the cake. Not that it hurt the dessert AT ALL!! Just a thought for next time!