Description
Cherry Chocolate Chip Poke Cake is a moist, decadent dessert bursting with sweet cherry flavor, pockets of rich chocolate, and topped with a fluffy whipped topping. With layers of chocolate chips, cherry gelatin, and a cherry whipped cream topping, this easy-to-make poke cake is a vibrant crowd-pleaser perfect for potlucks, birthdays, or Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
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For the Cake
- 1 box white or yellow cake mix (plus eggs, oil, and water as required)
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 (3 oz) package cherry gelatin (like Jell-O)
- 1 cup boiling water
- ½ cup cold water
For the Topping
- 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional, for extra flavor)
- Extra chocolate chips and maraschino cherries for garnish
Instructions
1. Bake the Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare cake mix according to package instructions.
- Stir in mini chocolate chips.
- Pour into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan and bake as directed (about 30–35 minutes).
- Let cake cool for 15 minutes.
2. Poke & Soak
- Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the cake, spaced about 1 inch apart.
- In a bowl, whisk cherry gelatin with boiling water until dissolved. Add cold water.
- Pour the gelatin mixture evenly over the cake, letting it soak into the holes.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours to chill and set.
3. Make the Cherry Whipped Topping
- In a bowl, fold cherry pie filling and almond extract (if using) into the whipped topping.
- Spread evenly over the chilled cake.
4. Garnish & Serve
- Sprinkle with more chocolate chips and top with maraschino cherries if desired.
- Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
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- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
- Category: Cake Recipes
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 servings
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 270 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
Keywords: Cherry Chocolate Chip Poke Cake