Mocha Poke Cake

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🛒 What You’ll Need

  • 1 box Chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients on the box: eggs, oil, water) 📦🍫
  • 1 can (14 oz) Sweetened condensed milk 🥛
  • 2 tbsp Instant coffee or espresso powder ☕✨
  • 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips 🍫
  • 1 tub (8 oz) Whipped topping (or homemade whipped cream) ☁️
  • Optional: Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder for dusting 🍫✨

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Bake the Base: Prepare and bake the chocolate cake mix in a 9×13 inch pan according to the box instructions. 🌡️🔥
  2. Poke the Holes: While the cake is still warm, use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes across the entire surface of the cake (about 1 inch apart). 🥄🕳️
  3. The Mocha Filling: In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk and chocolate chips. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until melted and smooth. 🍫🥛🌪️
  4. Add the Kick: Dissolve the instant coffee into 1 tablespoon of hot water, then stir it into the chocolate mixture. ☕🔥
  5. The “Slow Pour”: Pour the warm mocha ganache over the cake, making sure it seeps deep into all the holes. 🌊🤎
  6. Chill Out: Let the cake cool completely on the counter, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight) to let those flavors meld! ⏲️❄️
  7. The Topping: Once chilled, spread a thick layer of whipped topping over the cake. Top with chocolate shavings as seen in the photo! ☁️🍫👑✨

🔥 Pro Tips:

  • The “Bloom” Secret: For an even richer chocolate taste, replace the water in the cake mix recipe with brewed room-temperature coffee! ☕🛡️💎
  • Clean Cuts: To get those perfect, tidy squares, wipe your knife with a warm, wet cloth between every single cut. 🔪🧼🎯

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