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Marshmallow Chocolate Poke Cake

Indulge in a rich chocolate cake filled with gooey marshmallows and topped with fluffy whipped cream for a delightful dessert experience.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus required ingredients like eggs and oil) A rich, fragrant cornerstone that forms the base of your cake.
Filling Ingredients
  • 1 cup marshmallow fluff Creamy and sweet, adding a delightful richness.
  • 1/2 cup chocolate fudge sauce Silky smooth, providing velvety waves of chocolate flavor.
Topping Ingredients
  • 1 cup heavy cream Serves as the airy cloud that crowns your masterpiece.
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar Sweetens the whipped cream.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Amplifies the dessert's sweetness and depth.
  • mini marshmallows (for topping) Adds fun and texture.
  • chocolate shavings or sprinkles (for decoration) Provides a bit of crunch and whimsy.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on the cake mix instructions.
  2. Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  3. Follow the instructions on the cake mix box, blending together the ingredients until smooth.
  4. Pour the cake batter into the prepared baking dish.
Baking
  1. Place the dish in the oven and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes.
Filling & Topping
  1. Using the end of a wooden spoon, gently poke holes all over the warm cake.
  2. In a bowl, combine marshmallow fluff and chocolate fudge sauce, stirring until smooth.
  3. Pour the mixture over the warm cake, ensuring it seeps into all the holes.
  4. In another bowl, whip together heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  5. Spread the whipped cream over the top of the cake, then sprinkle mini marshmallows and chocolate shavings or sprinkles.
Cooling & Serving
  1. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

For a healthier twist, consider using whole wheat chocolate cake mix or Greek yogurt whipped cream. Customize toppings to your preference.