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Black Forest Poke Cake Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Black Forest Poke Cake is a luscious dessert that combines moist chocolate cake with sweet cherry pie filling and creamy whipped topping. The cake is baked, then poked with holes to soak in cherry filling and sweetened condensed milk, resulting in a moist, flavorful treat topped with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and optional maraschino cherries. Perfect for celebrations or a decadent everyday dessert.

Ingredients

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Cake

  • 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the package)

Filling

  • 1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk

Topping

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup chocolate shavings or chocolate curls
  • Maraschino cherries for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and bake cake: Preheat your oven according to the chocolate cake mix package instructions. Prepare and bake the cake in a 9×13-inch pan as directed on the package, ensuring it is fully cooked through.
  2. Cool the cake: After baking, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool for about 10 minutes so it is warm but safe to handle.
  3. Poke holes in the cake: Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes evenly across the surface of the warm cake to allow the fillings to seep in deeply.
  4. Mix and spread cherry filling: In a small bowl, combine the cherry pie filling with vanilla extract. Spread this cherry mixture evenly over the cake surface, making sure the filling seeps into the holes you poked.
  5. Add sweetened condensed milk: Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the cake, allowing it to soak into the holes and add extra moisture and sweetness.
  6. Chill the cake: Cover the cake and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld and the cake to absorb the fillings fully.
  7. Prepare whipped cream topping: In a large mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar with an electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form, creating a fluffy and sweet whipped cream.
  8. Top the cake: Spread the whipped cream evenly over the chilled cake, covering the entire surface.
  9. Garnish: Sprinkle the top of the whipped cream with chocolate shavings or curls and add maraschino cherries for an optional decorative touch.
  10. Serve: Serve the cake chilled and enjoy this rich, fruity, and creamy Black Forest dessert.

Notes

  • Be sure the cake is still slightly warm when poking holes; this helps the fillings penetrate more effectively.
  • For extra chocolate flavor, you can add chocolate chips to the cake mix before baking.
  • If you prefer less sweetness, adjust the amount of sweetened condensed milk accordingly.
  • The cake can be made a day ahead and refrigerated, allowing the flavors to develop even more.
  • Substitute maraschino cherries with fresh cherries or chocolate curls with shaved dark chocolate for variation.

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