Marshmallow Chocolate Poke Cake
Marshmallow chocolate poke cake is a rich and gooey dessert that combines moist chocolate cake with a sweet marshmallow filling and creamy chocolate frosting. It’s a decadent treat perfect for parties, potlucks, or whenever a chocolate craving hits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes (including cooling)
- Yield: 12–15 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus eggs, oil, and water as directed)
- 1 jar (7 oz) marshmallow fluff or 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk (optional)
- 1 cup semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare chocolate cake mix according to package directions. Pour into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan and bake as instructed.
- Once baked, remove cake from oven and immediately poke holes all over the top using the handle of a wooden spoon.
- If using mini marshmallows, sprinkle over warm cake and return to oven for 3–5 minutes until melted. If using marshmallow fluff, microwave it briefly and spread it over the warm cake to fill the holes.
- Optionally, drizzle sweetened condensed milk over the cake while still warm for extra richness.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before adding frosting.
- To make the frosting, melt butter and chocolate chips together. Whisk in cocoa powder, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and enough milk or cream to achieve a spreadable consistency.
- Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
- Chill the cake for at least 1 hour before serving. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
For best results, chill the cake before serving to allow the marshmallow and frosting to set.Omit sweetened condensed milk for a less rich cake.Top with chocolate chips, nuts, or sprinkles for added texture.Can be made a day ahead—flavors improve overnight.Use homemade chocolate cake instead of boxed mix if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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