Chocolate Cherry Poke Cake or Vanilla
Indulge your sweet tooth with this decadent Chocolate Cherry Poke Cake or Vanilla, a dessert that combines rich, moist chocolate cake with luscious cherry pie filling and sweetened condensed milk for a flavor-packed treat. This easy-to-make recipe begins with a simple cake mix, elevated by a delightful infusion of cherry goodness that seeps into every bite. Topped with a fluffy layer of whipped topping, optional chocolate shavings, and vibrant maraschino cherries, this cake is as stunning as it is delicious. Perfect for celebrations, potlucks, or a family dessert, this poke cake is quick to prepare, requiring just 15 minutes of hands-on time. Best enjoyed chilled, every forkful is a harmonious blend of creamy, fruity, and chocolaty bliss.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 3 eggs
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 8 oz whipped topping
- 0.25 cup chocolate shavings (optional)
- 8 maraschino cherries (optional)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to the package instructions, combining the cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water in a mixing bowl.
Pour the batter evenly into the greased baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes.
Using the handle of a wooden spoon, gently poke holes all over the top of the cake, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the cake, making sure it fills the holes.
Spread the cherry pie filling evenly over the entire surface of the cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes for extra flavor.
Once cooled completely, spread the whipped topping evenly over the top of the cake.
For decoration, sprinkle chocolate shavings over the whipped topping and garnish with maraschino cherries if desired.
Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours (or overnight) before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6243 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 303.4 g | 389% | |
| Saturated Fat | 117.3 g | 586% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 73.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 933 mg | 311% | |
| Sodium | 3609 mg | 157% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 856.7 g | 312% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.3 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 651.4 g | ||
| Protein | 88.4 g | 177% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.3 mcg | 36% | |
| Calcium | 1983 mg | 153% | |
| Iron | 27.4 mg | 152% | |
| Potassium | 3337 mg | 71% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
