Description
Black Forest Poke Cake is a rich and indulgent dessert that combines the classic flavors of chocolate and cherry in an easy-to-make format. A moist chocolate cake is infused with cherry pie filling and chocolate pudding, then topped with whipped topping and chocolate shavings for a decadent finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on box: eggs, oil, water)
- 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
- 1 box (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip), thawed
- Chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips (for garnish)
- Fresh cherries or maraschino cherries (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare and bake the chocolate cake according to the package instructions in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Once the cake is baked and still warm, use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the cake, about 1 inch apart.
- Spoon cherry pie filling over the cake, gently spreading it so the cherries and sauce sink into the holes.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes until thickened. Let it sit for another 2 minutes, then spread evenly over the cherry layer.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 1–2 hours to set the pudding.
- Before serving, spread the whipped topping evenly over the pudding layer.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings and cherries if desired. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- For extra cherry flavor, drizzle cherry juice over the warm cake before adding filling.
- Use homemade whipped cream if you prefer over store-bought topping.
- This cake tastes even better the next day once the flavors meld.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: black forest poke cake, chocolate cherry dessert, easy poke cake, pudding cake, cherry chocolate cake, holiday dessert