DEATH BY CHOCOLATE POKE CAKE

Ingredients

FOR CAKE:

1. 15.25 ounce chocolate fudge cake mix
2. 3.9 ounce instant chocolate pudding mix
3. 1 cup milk
4. ½ cup vegetable oil
5. 3 large eggs
6. ½ cup sour cream
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FILLING:
14- ounce can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup hot fudge sauce

CHOCOLATE WHIPPED CREAM:

1. 2 cups whipping cream
2. ½ cup powdered sugar
3. ¼ cup + 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
4. ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

CAKE TOPPINGS:

1. 3 Tablespoons chocolate sauce
2. ½ cup mini chocolate chips
3. ¼ cup chocolate sprinkles

Instructions

PREP OVEN AND PAN:

1. Move oven rack to middle position and preheat to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9x13-inch metal baking pan with nonstick cooking spray, set aside.

MAKE CAKE:

1. In a large bowl whisk together all of the cake ingredients until combined.
2. Then, vigorously whisk the batter together for 1 minute.
3. Pour the cake batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth into an even layer.
4. Bake for 28-34 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. Move cake to a wite rack and cool completely about 45-60 minutes.
6. Use the end of a wooden spoon to poke the cake all over.

MAKE FILLING & POUR ONTO CAKE:

1. In a large microwave-safe measuring cup (I use a 4-cup measuring cup), combine sweetened condensed milk and hot fudge sauce. Heat on 50% power for 1 minute. Stir and heat on 50% power for 30 seconds. Repeat until the mixture is warmed through and pourable.
2. Slowly pour the filling into the holes of the cake, this should take a couple of minutes, take your time.
3. Cover the cake and place it in the refrigerator to chill for 1 hour or overnight.

MAKE CHOCOLATE WHIPPED CREAM:

1. In the bowl of a stand mixer add all of the chocolate whipped cream ingredients. Whip on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form.

FINISH CAKE:

1. Spread chocolate whipped cream evenly over the chilled cake.
2. Drizzle cake with chocolate sauce.
3. Sprinkle with mini chocolate chips and chocolate sprinkles.
4. Serve or chill until ready to serve.

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