Chocolate Cherry Poke Cake or Vanilla

Indulge your sweet tooth with this decadent Chocolate Cherry Poke Cake or Vanilla, a dessert that combines rich, moist chocolate cake with luscious cherry pie filling and sweetened condensed milk for a flavor-packed treat. This easy-to-make recipe begins with a simple cake mix, elevated by a delightful infusion of cherry goodness that seeps into every bite. Topped with a fluffy layer of whipped topping, optional chocolate shavings, and vibrant maraschino cherries, this cake is as stunning as it is delicious. Perfect for celebrations, potlucks, or a family dessert, this poke cake is quick to prepare, requiring just 15 minutes of hands-on time. Best enjoyed chilled, every forkful is a harmonious blend of creamy, fruity, and chocolaty bliss.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 box chocolate cake mix
• 3 eggs
• 0.5 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup water
• 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
• 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
• 8 oz whipped topping
• 0.25 cup chocolate shavings (optional)
• 8 maraschino cherries (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to the package instructions, combining the cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water in a mixing bowl.

Step 3

Pour the batter evenly into the greased baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 4

Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes.

Step 5

Using the handle of a wooden spoon, gently poke holes all over the top of the cake, spacing them about 1 inch apart.

Step 6

Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the cake, making sure it fills the holes.

Step 7

Spread the cherry pie filling evenly over the entire surface of the cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes for extra flavor.

Step 8

Once cooled completely, spread the whipped topping evenly over the top of the cake.

Step 9

For decoration, sprinkle chocolate shavings over the whipped topping and garnish with maraschino cherries if desired.

Step 10

Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours (or overnight) before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2360.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6242.8

Total Fat 303.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 117.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 73.4g
Cholesterol 933.4mg	0%
Sodium 3608.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 856.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.3g	0%
Total Sugars 651.4g
Protein 88.4g	0%

Vitamin D 290.8IU	0%
Calcium 1983.3mg	0%
Iron 27.4mg	0%
Potassium 3337.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.9%

Protein: 5.4%

Carbs: 52.6%