If pure chocolate decadence had a name, it would be Death by Chocolate Poke Cake. This rich, fudgy, melt-in-your-mouth masterpiece is the kind of dessert that demands attention from the very first bite — a sinful symphony of moist chocolate cake, silky milk chocolate filling, and cloud-like whipped chocolate cream all layered into one irresistible treat. Every forkful is a celebration of cocoa in all its glorious forms: dense, creamy, velvety, and unapologetically sweet.
What makes this cake so dangerously delicious isn’t just the deep chocolate flavor — it’s the texture. The warm Devil’s Food cake is gently poked to create tiny pockets that soak up a molten blend of sweetened condensed milk and melted Hershey bars, turning each slice into a luscious, fudgy dream. As it cools, a thick blanket of homemade chocolate whipped cream adds a fluffy contrast, while a generous drizzle of syrup and a sprinkle of mini chocolate chips bring the whole thing together in a dramatic, drool-worthy finish.
It’s the kind of dessert that doesn’t just satisfy a craving — it defines it. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, bringing dessert to a party, or simply treating yourself after a long day, this cake is guaranteed to steal the show. It’s the ultimate comfort food for chocoholics — indulgent yet surprisingly easy to make, no fancy techniques required.
So preheat that oven, grab your favorite mixing bowl, and prepare to meet your new guilty pleasure. The Death by Chocolate Poke Cake isn’t just dessert — it’s an experience, a celebration of all things sweet, rich, and utterly unforgettable. One slice, and you’ll understand why it’s called “Death by Chocolate” — because after this, there’s simply no going back.
Death by Chocolate Poke Cake
4
servings30
minutes40
minutes300
kcalIngredients
For the Cake Base:
1 box) Betty Crocker Devil’s Food Chocolate Cake Mix
3 eggs
½ cup oil
½ cup water
For the Chocolate Filling:
1 can sweetened condensed milk
2 milk chocolate Hershey bars, broken into rectangles
For the Chocolate Whipped Cream:
2 cups heavy whipping cream, chilled
½ cup powdered sugar
⅓ cup cocoa powder
1 tsp vanilla
For the Toppings:
Mini chocolate chips
Hershey’s chocolate syrup
Directions
- Prepare the Cake Base:
- In a large mixing bowl, mix the cake mix, eggs, oil, and water. Bake according to package directions in a greased 9×13 cake pan.
- Create the Chocolate Filling:
- Once baked, poke holes all over the warm cake. In a separate bowl, heat the sweetened condensed milk with Hershey bars in the microwave until melted and smooth. Pour this over the cake, pressing it into the holes.
- Make the Chocolate Whipped Cream:
- Chill a mixing bowl in the freezer, then whip the heavy cream until it thickens. Add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla, mixing until stiff peaks form. Spread over the cooled cake.
- Add Toppings:
- Drizzle chocolate syrup and sprinkle mini chocolate chips on top. Refrigerate until serving.
- Dive into this ultimate chocolate indulgence today Perfect for any occasion, it’s a dessert that will leave everyone begging for seconds.
