Description
A delightful and nostalgic cake that combines the flavors of hot cocoa with rich chocolate cake, filled with marshmallow and topped with fudge and whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box Devil’s Food cake mix (or any chocolate cake mix)
- 3 eggs (or as directed on box)
- ½ cup oil (or as directed on box)
- 1 ¼ cups water (or substitute milk for richer flavor)
- 1 cup marshmallow fluff
- 2 tablespoons water (to thin the marshmallow fluff)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (or milk chocolate for a sweeter flavor)
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
- ¼ cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream (for whipped topping)
- 3 tablespoons instant hot chocolate mix
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mini marshmallows (for garnish)
- hot fudge sauce (optional, for drizzle)
Instructions
- Preheat oven according to box instructions and spray a 9×13 inch pan with nonstick spray.
- Prepare cake mix using eggs, water (or milk), and oil as directed on the box. Mix until smooth.
- Pour into prepared pan and bake according to package instructions. Cool for 20 minutes.
- Use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes across the cake, spaced about 1 inch apart.
- Microwave marshmallow fluff and water in 20-second bursts until pourable. Stir well.
- Pipe the marshmallow mixture into the holes. Chill briefly.
- In a bowl, microwave chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream until melted and smooth. Stir to combine.
- Spread fudge mixture evenly over the cake. Chill until set.
- In a chilled bowl, beat heavy whipping cream, hot chocolate mix, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Spread whipped topping over the fudge layer evenly.
- Garnish with mini marshmallows and drizzle with hot fudge sauce if desired.
- Chill for at least 3 hours before slicing and serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use milk instead of water in the cake mix. Feel free to customize the cake with different chocolates or toppings. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for contrast.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, hot chocolate, poke cake, dessert, family recipe