How to Make Chocolate Poke Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chocolate poke cake is a delicious dessert that is sure to satisfy any chocolate lover's sweet tooth. This decadent cake is made with rich chocolate cake, creamy chocolate filling, and topped with a luscious chocolate frosting. The best part about this recipe is that it's incredibly easy to make and requires just a few simple ingredients.

The concept of a poke cake is simple but brilliant. After baking the cake, you use the handle of a wooden spoon or another similar tool to poke hole...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ¾ cups sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 5 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
  • 1 cup strong brewed coffee
  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 (14 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
  • 4 tablespoons milk

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 to 9 - inch springform

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch springform pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, and baking powder. Make a well in the center, and pour in melted chocolate, coffee, sour cream, and oil. Mix well, and spread into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes, then remove from pan.
  • In a microwave-safe bowl, combine caramels and milk. Heat in microwave until melted. Stir until smooth. With a wooden spoon, poke holes into the cake. Pour caramel mixture into holes.
  • Nutrition

    446 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 9mg
    • Sodium: 333mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 75g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 51g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 100mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 228mg