Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this Black Forest Poke Cake. A moist chocolate cake soaked in sweetened condensed milk and topped with cherry pie filling, whipped topping, and chocolate shavings, this dessert is a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on box: typically eggs, oil, and water)
For the Topping:
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (21-ounce) can cherry pie filling
- 1 (8-ounce) tub whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips or chocolate shavings
- maraschino cherries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake: Prepare and bake the chocolate cake according to package instructions in a 9×13-inch pan.
- Poke Holes: Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the cake about 1 inch apart.
- Add Fillings: Pour the sweetened condensed milk over the warm cake, then spread the cherry pie filling on top, pressing it into the holes. Let the cake cool completely.
- Add Topping: Spread the whipped topping over the cake. Stir in vanilla extract if desired. Garnish with chocolate chips, shavings, and cherries. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- You can use homemade whipped cream or cherry compote as alternatives.
- This cake can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge.
- For more chocolate flavor, drizzle with chocolate syrup before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
