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Marshmallow Chocolate Poke Cake

A rich and moist devil’s food chocolate cake infused with chocolate pudding and topped with toasted marshmallows, creating a fun, retro dessert that is perfect for chocolate lovers.

Ingredients

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  • 15.25 ounces devil's food cake mix (plus ingredients called for on the box, typically eggs, oil, and water)
  • 7.8 ounces instant chocolate pudding mix (two 3.9-ounce packages)
  • 4 cups cold milk
  • 35 marshmallows

Instructions

  1. Prepare and bake the cake mix according to package directions for baking in a 9×13 pan.
  2. Cool the cake in the pan for 15 minutes.
  3. Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the cake going all the way down to the bottom.
  4. Combine the instant pudding mix with cold milk in a large bowl and whisk for two minutes.
  5. Pour half of the pudding over the cake so it runs down into the holes.
  6. Let the remaining pudding stand for 5 minutes to thicken, then pour it evenly over the top of the cake.
  7. Top the cake with marshmallows and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  8. Preheat the broiler. Place the cake under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes until the marshmallows are golden brown.
  9. Cut into squares and serve.

Notes

Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before broiling to allow the pudding to set in the cake holes. Watch the marshmallows closely under the broiler to prevent burning. For a richer flavor, use devil’s food cake mix rather than plain chocolate cake mix.

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