Description
A fudgy, chocolatey delight with gooey marshmallow pockets and a silky fudge topping, perfect for cozy evenings and special occasions.
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)
- 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 until pourable, then stir well.
- Pipe the marshmallow mixture into the holes. Spread any extra fluff over the cake and 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 and 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 vegan version, use flax eggs and dairy-free alternatives where indicated.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: hot chocolate, poke cake, chocolate dessert, holiday dessert, easy cake