Description
A nostalgic poke cake that combines tender chocolate cake with a flavorful cherry syrup and a fluffy chocolate chip whipped topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup cherry syrup
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven according to the cake mix package instructions (325–350°F / 163–177°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs; beat until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake according to package instructions (25–30 minutes).
- Allow the cake to cool slightly, then poke holes all over the surface with a fork.
- Slowly pour cherry syrup over the warm cake, allowing it to soak into the holes.
- Let the cake cool to room temperature on a wire rack.
- Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Fold in chocolate chips into the whipped cream.
- Spread the chocolate chip whipped topping over the cooled cake.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
For best texture, serve within 48 hours. Store in the refrigerator or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: cherry, chocolate, poke cake, dessert, sweet, easy recipe