Description
A decadent chocolate poke cake infused with a creamy mocha filling and topped with espresso-flavored whipped cream. Perfect for coffee and chocolate lovers, this cake is rich, moist, and deliciously indulgent.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- Ingredients as per the cake mix directions
For the Mocha Filling:
- 1 (5 oz) package instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1 cup cold brewed coffee
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
For the Whipped Cream:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Instructions
- Bake the Cake:
- Prepare and bake the chocolate cake mix according to package directions in a 9×13 inch pan. Allow it to cool completely.
- Craft the Mocha Filling:
- In a bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and brewed coffee. Stir in the sweetened condensed milk until the mixture is smooth.
- Poke the Cake:
- Using a fork or toothpick, poke holes evenly across the surface of the cooled cake.
- Pour the Filling:
- Pour the mocha filling over the cake, ensuring it seeps into all the poked holes.
- Whip Up the Cream:
- In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Add the instant espresso powder and sugar, then continue beating until stiff peaks form.
- Layer with Whipped Cream:
- Spread the espresso whipped cream over the top of the mocha-filled cake.
- Chill and Serve:
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For an extra bold coffee flavor: Use a dark roast coffee.
- Garnish options: Chocolate shavings, coffee beans, or a drizzle of chocolate sauce.
- Richness enhancement: Mix dark chocolate cake mix with a spoonful of cocoa powder.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 45 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg