Description
This S’mores Poke Cake is a gooey, indulgent dessert that transforms your favorite campfire treat into a rich chocolate cake. With layers of fudgy pudding, toasted marshmallows, and graham cracker crunch, every bite is loaded with nostalgic flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
- 1 (3.9 oz) box instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 ½ cups mini marshmallows
- ½ cup crushed graham crackers (plus more for topping)
- 1 cup hot fudge sauce (warmed slightly)
- 1 container whipped topping (8 oz), thawed
- Optional: chocolate chips or chunks for garnish
Instructions
- Bake the Cake: Prepare and bake the chocolate cake in a 9×13-inch pan according to package instructions. Let it cool slightly for 10 minutes.
- Poke the Cake: Using the handle of a wooden spoon or a skewer, poke holes all over the surface of the cake.
- Add Pudding Layer: Whisk together the chocolate pudding mix and cold milk until thickened (about 2 minutes). Immediately pour over the cake, spreading to fill the holes. Chill for 1 hour.
- Add Toppings: Spread the whipped topping evenly over the chilled cake. Drizzle with warm fudge sauce, then sprinkle crushed graham crackers and mini marshmallows on top.
- Optional Toasting: For a true s’mores effect, carefully toast the marshmallows under the broiler for 30–60 seconds until golden (watch closely!).
- Serve: Garnish with extra graham crumbs or chocolate chips if desired. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
This dessert can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Use a kitchen torch for precise marshmallow toasting. For a richer flavor, add a layer of crushed graham cracker crust to the base before pouring in the cake batter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: s’mores poke cake, chocolate marshmallow cake, summer dessert