Description
Silky mint chocolate poke cake brings classic dessert magic to your table with rich chocolate and cool mint flavors. Rich layers of moist chocolate cake infused with mint create an irresistible treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 3 ingredients required to prepare cake mix (eggs, water, oil)
- 1 (14 ounces / 396 grams) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups whipped topping
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract (1/4 teaspoon + 1/2 teaspoon)
- Green food coloring (optional)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup chocolate syrup or melted chocolate for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare the cake foundation by mixing chocolate cake batter according to package instructions, incorporating a hint of peppermint extract to elevate the flavor profile. Preheat oven to 350F/175C and coat a 9×13-inch baking pan with grease and flour.
- Bake the chocolate cake until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, approximately 25-30 minutes. Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes at room temperature.
- Create strategic perforations across the cake’s surface using a wooden spoon handle or skewer, ensuring evenly spaced holes approximately 1 inch apart.
- Craft a luxurious mint infusion by whisking sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, and peppermint extract. Optional: Add a few drops of green food coloring for visual appeal.
- Gently cascade the mint mixture over the cake, ensuring complete penetration into the perforated holes. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours to allow thorough absorption and chilling.
- Cover the cake with a smooth, generous layer of whipped topping, creating an even surface.
- Sprinkle mini chocolate chips across the whipped topping for a delightful textural contrast.
- Artfully drizzle chocolate syrup in an elegant zig-zag pattern for a professional finishing touch.
- Slice into perfect squares and serve thoroughly chilled for maximum flavor intensity.
Notes
- Select a high-quality chocolate cake mix for richer, more decadent results.
- Add extra peppermint extract cautiously to prevent overwhelming the chocolate flavor.
- Ensure cake holes are deep and evenly spaced for maximum mint filling absorption.
- Chill the cake thoroughly to enhance the mint and chocolate flavor integration.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg