I have been married to a wonderful Christian man since 1976. The Lord has blessed us with two daughters and two sons. I consider each day the Lord gives me on the earth yet another chance to serve Him.

Thursday, December 25, 2025

Chocolate Poke Cake


 So rich and delicious.  





CHOCOLATE POKE CAKE

(serves 16)


Cake Ingredients:

*1 (20 ounce) box devil's food cake mix

*1/2 cup butter, melted

*1 1/4 cups milk

*5 large eggs

*1 cup sour cream 

*2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

*1 (3.9 ounce) box instant chocolate pudding mix

Topping Ingredients:

*1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk

*5 ounce whole milk (refill evaporated milk can)

*1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 

Whipped Cream Ingredients:

*2 cups heavy cream

*1/2 cup powdered sugar

*1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

*1 teaspoon vanilla extract


Cake Directions:

~Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

~Grease and lightly flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.

~In a large mixing bowl, mix 1 (20 ounce) box devils food cake mix, 1/2 cup melted butter, 1 1/4 cups milk, 5 large eggs, 1 cup sour cream, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour and 1 (3.9) ounce box instant chocolate pudding mix until well combined.

~Pour into prepared pan.

~Bake for 35-40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean

~Set aside and cool for 15 minutes.

Topping Directions: (make this when you put the cake in the oven or before)

~In a medium bowl, whisk 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk,  5 ounces milk (refill evaporated milk can), and 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk together until well combined.

~Cover and refrigerate.

Whip Cream Directions:

~In a large mixing bowl, whisk 2 cups heavy cream until soft peaks form (whip cream texture).

~Whisk in 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract  into mixture until well combined.

~Cover and refrigeraste.

Let's Put it together:

~Once cake has cooled for 15 minutes, poke cake with a fork over entire cake.

~Pour evaporated milk mixture over cake making sure it runs into the holes.

~Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

~Remove and spread whip cream over the top and serve.

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