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    S’mores Poke Cake

    Published: Mar 17, 2022 by Kristin 2 Comments

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    Oh boy! I don’t know about you, but my Pinterest board has been LOADED with poke cakes lately. Any time I browse, I come across chocolate ganache cakes, Boston cream, tiramisu, etc. All of them look so yummy and like something my family would love. Now I have one for you: the S’mores Poke Cake!

    chocolate cake with marshmallows, graham cracker crumbs, and chocolate chips combined to create a s'mores poke cake

    I decided last Friday to get to work on a new dessert. Since I already had boxed cake mix on hand (don’t judge, sometimes a Cookin’ Chick gets tired and needs a shortcut), along with some mini marshmallows, I decided to go the “‘s’mores” cake route. Not only was this incredibly simple to make (my youngest kiddo helped me), but it was definitely a hit! This recipe makes a 9 x 13 pan worth of cake, so plenty to share!

    THE PERFECT CAKE TO TRANSFORM YOUR BOXED CAKE MIX INTO A GREAT SUMMER DESSERT FULL OF YUMMY LAYERS.

    When you need a good dessert and don’t have a lot of time…..definitely make this delicious cake! It has a layer of moist chocolate poke cake on the bottom, with marshmallow frosting and a delicious s’mores topping. This is a real crowd winner, and it’s one of my favorite recipes for summer get-togethers.

     INGREDIENTS NEEDED:

    • 1 box chocolate cake mix *enough for 9 x 13 cake pan
    • 3 eggs
    • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
    • 7 oz. marshmallow fluff (found in baking aisle)
    • 12 oz. cool whip, thawed
    • 2 cups crushed graham crackers
    • 1 cup mini marshmallows
    • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (feel free to substitute milk chocolate)

     

    HOW TO MAKE S’MORES POKE CAKE:

    1. Grease a 9 x 13 baking pan with cooking spray and preheat oven to 350.
    2. In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, and oil with a hand mixer at medium speed.
    3. Mix well and pour mixture into prepared pan.
    4. Bake in oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until cooked through.
    5. Remove from oven and using the end of a wooden spoon, poke holes into the cake.
    6. In a microwave, heat the gooey marshmallow fluff until easy to stir.
    7. Pour fluff over cake evenly and spread so it goes into poked holes.
    8. Spread cool whip over fluff as evenly as you can.
    9. Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs, mini marshmallows, and chocolate chips on the top of the cake over cool whip.
    10. Place cake in refrigerator until ready to serve. Enjoy!

    chocolate cake with holes poked in to pour the marshmallow mixture to create a s'mores variation

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

    Can you make poke cake the day before?

    Absolutely! Of course, fresh is always best, but this easy smores cake recipe can be kept in an airtight container or your 9-inch pan covered in plastic wrap and enjoyed for 3-4 days.

    What is a poke cake?

    Poke cakes are a trendy, perfect summer dessert that takes an easy cake recipe and makes it impressive. All you do is poke holes into a rich cake and put some sort of icing that doubles as filling on top. This will send the icing into the holes to create a simple filled cake.

     

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    4.20 from 5 votes

    S'mores Poke Cake

    Chocolate Poke Cake will all the flavors of S'mores included in every bite!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time35 mins
    Total Time45 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: chocolate, chocolate cake, poke cake, s'mores
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 376kcal
    Author: The Cookin' Chicks

    Equipment

    • 9x13 baking pan
    • Mixing Bowls

    Ingredients

    • 1 box chocolate cake mix *enough for 9 x 13 cake pan
    • 3 eggs
    • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
    • 7 oz. marshmallow fluff found in baking aisle
    • 12 oz. cool whip thawed
    • 2 cups crushed graham crackers
    • 1 cup mini marshmallows
    • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips feel free to substitute milk chocolate

    Instructions

    • Grease a 9 x 13 baking pan with cooking spray and preheat oven to 350.
    • In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, and oil with a hand mixer at medium speed.
    • Mix well and pour mixture into prepared pan.
    • Bake in oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until cooked through.
    • Remove from oven and using the end of a wooden spoon, poke holes into the cake.
    • In a microwave, heat the gooey marshmallow fluff until easy to stir.
    • Pour fluff over cake evenly and spread so it goes into poked holes.
    • Spread cool whip over fluff as evenly as you can.
    • Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs, mini marshmallows, and chocolate chips on the top of the cake over cool whip.
    • Place cake in refrigerator until ready to serve. Enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 376kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 437mg | Potassium: 276mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 118IU | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 3mg
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