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Marshmallow Chocolate Poke Cake: The Ultimate Gooey Dessert


  • Author: Sophia
  • Total Time: 120
  • Yield: 12 generous slices 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in this rich Devil’s Food cake soaked with velvety chocolate filling and crowned with marshmallow whipped cream and chocolate ganache swirls. A moist, gooey center with airy texture contrasts beautifully in this bakery-style dessert perfect for parties or sweet cravings.


Ingredients

Scale

1 (15.25 oz) box Devil’s Food chocolate cake mix
Ingredients listed on the cake mix box (usually eggs, oil, and water | ~4 eggs and ~1/2 cup oil recommended)
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
340 g semi-sweet chocolate chips
80 ml heavy cream (for filling)
360 ml heavy cream
40 g powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
200 g marshmallow fluff
85 g chocolate chips (for ganache)
45 ml heavy cream (for ganache)


Instructions

Preheat oven according to cake mix instructions. Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan
Prepare cake batter as directed on the box. Pour into pan and bake until a toothpick comes out clean
Let cake cool slightly while still warm. Using the wooden spoon handle, poke holes about 1 inch apart across the surface
Microwave 340 g chocolate chips and 14 oz sweetened condensed milk with 80 ml heavy cream in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth and glossy
Pour warm chocolate mixture over cake, letting it soak into holes. Spread excess with a spatula
Chill cake for 1 hour before adding marshmallow topping
In a mixing bowl, whip 360 ml heavy cream until thickened. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continue whipping until stiff peaks form
Gently fold in 200 g marshmallow fluff until smooth and fluffy
Spread marshmallow mixture over chilled cake in even layers
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 85 g chocolate chips and 45 ml heavy cream. Microwave in 30-second intervals until smooth, then refrigerate ganache, stirring occasionally until it thickens
Pipe or drizzle ganache across the top in decorative swirls
Chill completed cake for 1 hour before serving

Notes

Use real semi-sweet chocolate for the chocolate filling rather than candy melts for the creamiest texture
Don’t melt the chocolate and milk mixture too long to avoid graininess
Marshmallow fluff is essential for the signature airy topping – don’t substitute with marshmallows
Best served chilled, but can be refrigerated for up to 3 days

  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 35
  • Category: Featured
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 55g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 32g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Carbohydrates: 68g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 160mg