Description
Indulge in our delightful Cherry Chocolate Chip Poke Cake, a scrumptious dessert that perfectly marries the sweetness of cherries with rich chocolate. This cake is ideal for any celebration, from birthdays to potlucks, and offers a unique poke cake method that allows flavors to meld beautifully, resulting in a moist and decadent treat. With minimal effort required, bakers of all levels will appreciate how quickly this dessert comes together. Customizable with various toppings like whipped cream and extra cherries, this cake is not only visually appealing but also versatile enough for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15oz) white or vanilla cake mix
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherry juice
- 3 large egg whites
- 1 teaspoon almond extract or vanilla
- 1 1/4 cups mini chocolate chips
- 10 chopped maraschino cherries
- 1 can (14oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 container (8oz) Cool Whip
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, milk, vegetable oil, cherry juice, egg whites, and almond extract. Mix until smooth.
- Fold in mini chocolate chips and all-purpose flour gently until combined.
- Pour the batter into the baking pan and bake for about 22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While warm, poke holes throughout the cake and pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over it.
- Let cool completely before refrigerating for at least an hour.
- Spread Cool Whip on top, sprinkle with chopped cherries, and drizzle hot fudge sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 112g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: <5mg