Hot Chocolate Poke Cake

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This homemade Hot Chocolate Poke Cake combines all the wonderful flavors of hot chocolate into a super moist and delicious cake. This decadent sweet treat makes the perfect dessert for potlucks, holidays or special occasions.

Prep Time10

Cook Time50

Total Time1

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Hot Chocolate Poke Cake

Servings: servings

Calories: 718kcal

Equipment

9 x 13 baking pan

Ingredients

1 cup salted butter
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
½ cup whole milk
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
3 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup hot chocolate powder divided
1 cup heavy whipping cream
24 ounces whipped chocolate frosting

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350° F and grease a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with butter or nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
In bowl of an electric mixer (or use hand mixer), cream together the butter and sugar.
1 cup salted butter, 2 cups granulated sugar
Once the sugar and butter are thoroughly creamed together, add the eggs and milk.
4 large eggs, ½ cup whole milk
Continue mixing until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
In medium-sized mixing bowl combine baking powder, baking soda, flour, and half of the hot chocolate powder. A cup at a time, add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and mix to combine.
1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, 3 cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup hot chocolate powder
Pour the cake batter into the baking dish and bake for 50 minutes.
Remove the cake from the oven and use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes throughout the cake. Whisk the remaining hot chocolate powder and the heavy cream together until smooth. Pour the mixture over the top of the cake.
1 cup heavy whipping cream
Allow the cake to cool for 1 hour in the fridge. Once cooled, top with the whipped frosting.
24 ounces whipped chocolate frosting

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