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Hot Chocolate Poke Cake

  • Author: linda
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 135 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A moist, fudgy cake with rich pockets of hot fudge that seep into every bite, perfect for chocolate lovers.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 and 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 and 1/2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup hot fudge sauce
  • 1/2 cup chocolate shavings (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Gradually incorporate this into the dry ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk until just combined.
  4. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. After cooling for 10 minutes, poke holes all over the cake using the handle of a wooden spoon.
  7. Warm the hot fudge sauce and pour it over the cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
  9. Sprinkle with chocolate shavings before serving.

Notes

For a healthier version, use whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose and Greek yogurt instead of buttermilk. Serve with ice cream or fresh berries.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 32g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 60g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: chocolate cake, poke cake, dessert, fudgy cake, hot fudge