This Chocolate Wasted Poke Cake is loaded with chocolate goodness! I mean, this is one rich piece of cake. Doesn’t it just scream CHOCOLATE!
Chocolate Wasted Poke Cake
I’m just going to come out and say it …. I think I need to go to a poke cake rehab or 12-step program. I love those things and my imagination is full of crazy ideas. Now, trust me when I tell you, you haven’t seen nuthin’ yet! This Chocolate Wasted poke Cake was inspired by a movie. Does anyone know what movie?
If you said “Grown-Ups” with Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade, Rob Schneider, Salma Hayak, Steve Buscemi and many others …. you would be correct! One of my favorite parts of the movie is this “chocolate wasted” clip:
***I used assorted mini candy bars, peanut butter cups and Rolos …. Now, for a word of advice, if you would like to use M&M’s add them just before serving – literally. Truthfully, my first version of this cake looked pretty gross with all of the disintegrated pools of M&M’s. That is just a friendly word of caution in case you want to try it. Wait ’til serving time – trust me! 🙂
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Chocolate Wasted Poke Cake
Ingredients
- 1 package chocolate cake mix 15.25 oz.
- Ingredients listed on box to make cake
- 1 box instant chocolate pudding mix 3.9 oz.
- 3 cups milk divided
- ½ cup chocolate syrup/topping
- 1 box instant chocolate pudding mix 3.9 oz.
- 1 container Cool Whip, thawed 8 oz.
- Assorted chocolate candies
Instructions
- Bake the cake according to package directions using a 9×13-in. baking pan.
- Mix one of the pudding mixes with the 2 cups of milk in a medium bowl. Poke holes in the hot cake with the round end of a wooden spoon and slowly pour this mixture over the cake, trying to fill the holes. If necessary, microwave the chocolate topping (with the lid off) for about 30 seconds or until it pours easily. Pour evenly over the top of the cake. Let cake cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, combine the second pudding mix with the additional 1 cup of milk. Carefully fold in the Cool Whip. Spread the mixture evenly over the top of the cake. Sprinkle the chocolate candies over the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Store the cake (covered) in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Use this as a formula of sorts. Once you know how to make a poke cake, you’ll find yourself selecting fun combinations of cake and pudding.
Nutrition
Please note that the nutritional information listed on this page is an estimation based on the products I used. Ingredients and nutritional information can vary significantly between brands. Always be sure to read labels. Please verify that a recipe fits your needs before using it. Nutrition info may contain errors, so please verify it independently. Likewise, recipes may contain errors, so please use your common sense when following them.
Originally published on October 11, 2013. Updated on April 24, 2021.
This cake looks amazing Jamie!
One of my favorite movies! I can't wait to see the sequel either. This cake is crazy! Looks so good.
Looks awesome, Jamie ! Pinned for later 🙂
I LOVE that movie, Jamie!! What a perfect cake for it to inspire – looks so delicious! Thanks for sharing and pinning! Have a happy Friday!
Haven't seen that movie but I love those two crazy guys – Adam and David.
I'm mostly here to tell you that I just made your Asian sticky pork meatballs and they were wonderful! Very easy too – for a recipe that tastes like it took ages to blend. So, basically, "Love Bakes Good Cakes, Brews Good Stews, and Don't Forget the Meatballs, Y'all!"
This looks amazing! My family of chocolate lovers would love this. Thanks for sharing! Dee 🙂
Oh wow, I did not think that you would be able to add anymore chocolate to that cake! I haven't seen the movies, but your cake looks fabulous. 🙂
Oh, my word! Your Chocolate Wasted Cake could definitely be the breakfast of champions! 😉 YUMMY! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
I still haven't tried poke cake, I never seem to have the ingredients on hand. I've also never heard of the movie. I love a good laugh though. Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friday
I have to confess, I have never made a poke cake!!! I'm afraid to make one for fear I might have to join you at the poke cake rehab:) This cake looks outrageously delicious~ Lynn @ Turnips 2 Tangerines
Stopping by from Marvelous Monday and had to come check out your Chocolate Wasted Cake – Wow!! Looks so good! Pinning!
Cake looks delicious. I love chocolate cakes, stuffing of chocolate on a cake really makes it delicious. Thanks for shearing this with us, is it possible to deliver cakes in delhi.
I love "Grown Ups" – it's hilarious! Hubby says this cake looks like death – in a good way. Thanks for sharing, delicious as always. Stopping by from Sweet and Savory Sunday.
definitely speaking my love language. chocolate-chocolate-chocolate!
This looks amazing, Jamie!! 🙂
Jamie, this cake could get me in a lot of trouble-it looks SO good!!! Thanks for sharing 🙂
I've never seen Grown Ups, but love Adam Sandler. What a fun and ridiculously decadent cake!!! Thank you for linking up!
R
This looks SO amazing. I am pinning this and make it for sure!
This cake looks delicious! Pinned it! Thanks for sharing at Titus 2 Tuesday!
pinning this! wow so yummy looking!
I'd rather get chocolate wasted than wasted on alcohol, LOL. This looks freakin' awesome, Jamie! Thanks for sharing at Simple Supper Tuesday.
Yummers! You made my sweet took kick into high gear with this one! Now I'll just have to go and make one of these bad boys! 🙂
You just keep on making those poke cakes. I think they get better and better each time.
Thanks for linking!
Oh my goodness is this sinful! I would love a big slice 😉 Thanks Jamie for sharing at Mix it up Monday; I love seeing your creations every week!
Hi Jamie. Thanks for linking up your delicious Chocolate Wasted Poke Cake recipe to my Sweet Wednesday Link Party, I appreciate you! Have a Sweet Day.
Hugs,
Heather
MySweetMission.net
I also loved Grown Ups! Such a funny movie. This poke cake would be the perfect movie snack! I'm glad you linked this up to Frugal Crafty Home Blog Hop–we're opening up a new party this Sunday at 8pm Central time! Hope to see you there.
That's a lot of Chocolate, looks like a great poke cake. Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and hope you are having a great weekend!
Come Back Soon,
Miz Helen
YUMM! I want to get chocolate wasted too! This poke cake looks sooo good!
Oh wow! I think I could just lay on the ground happy after eating all that chocolate! Definitely getting chocolate wasted 🙂 Thanks for sharing the recipe, and would love if you linked up to Share Something Sunday Link Party !
–Ashley
Hello, my name is Kristina and I think I need to join you in rehab 🙂 This is just fabulous. And that clip is fantastic. Now I'm going to have to watch the movie. Featuring this at our blog hop tonight!
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It looks off the charts! Featuring at Family Fun Friday. 🙂
Monica
http://www.happyandblessedhome.com/category/family-fun/
I havent seen these movies yet, but Im really looking forward to it!! =)
I think Kevin James is so funny!
Your cake recipe looks delicious! Pinning to save!
Is there a difference between Hershey’s Special Dark Chocolate Topping and Hershey’s Dark Chocolate Syrup?
You can use any kind of chocolate topping you can find or have on hand. The topping tends to be a little bit thicker than the syrup – that’s the biggest difference.