Description
Indulge in the festive delight of Peppermint Poke Cake, where rich chocolate intertwines with refreshing mint flavors. This easy-to-make dessert features a moist chocolate base soaked in creamy chocolate pudding and topped with fluffy whipped peppermint frosting, making it a perfect treat for holidays and gatherings. Each slice offers a burst of flavor that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water (room temperature)
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping (thawed)
- ½ cup crushed peppermint candies (for garnish)
- 1 box (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to package instructions, adding eggs, water, and peppermint extract.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool slightly.
- Poke holes evenly across the top of the cake using the end of a wooden spoon.
- In a bowl, whisk together instant pudding mix and milk until smooth; let sit for about 5 minutes to thicken.
- Pour pudding over the poked cake, ensuring it seeps into all holes. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Spread thawed whipped topping over chilled cake and garnish with crushed peppermint candies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg