Chocolate Cream Pie Poke Cake

By srumbel

Chocolate cream pie poke cake is pretty darn spectacular. Quick – think of a reason to justify making and eating this delicious dessert immediately! Poke cakes are definitely a potluck staple and one of my all-time favorites. Any combination of pudding and cake is a winner in my book. The pudding gives the cake a creamy texture contrast and the Cool-Whip topping is a nice change of pace from super rich frosting. The name Poke Cake comes from the holes you poke in the cake. When you spread anything creamy (Jell-O, pudding, sweetened condensed milk), the mixture fills the holes, making a moist cake full of flavor. My husband has always loved chocolate cream pie, so I decided to try that in poke cake form – enter Chocolate Cream Pie Poke Cake. It’s cool and creamy, with the chocolate pudding and buttery graham crumb topping giving it a special touch. Be sure to make this cake at least a few hours before you need it, preferably the evening before. While it sits covered in the refrigerator, the cake soaks up the filling, making it moist. It’s worth the wait!
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Ingredients

• 1 package Devil’s Food cake mix, plus eggs, oil, and water called for on box
• 1 small (3.9 oz) box instant chocolate pudding mix
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 2 cups cold milk
• 1 small (8 oz) container frozen whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
• 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
• 3 Tablespoons melted butter

Details

Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 50mins

Preparation

Step 1

Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes across the surface of the cake, 1 inch apart.
In a large bowl, combine pudding mix and powdered sugar. Whisk in cold milk for about 2 minutes, until thick but pourable. Spread pudding over the surface of the cake, gently pushing into the holes. Cover the cake and refrigerate for at least a few hours.
Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a small bowl. Frost cake with whipped topping, then sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs. Serve
Yield: 1 (9x13) cake