Description
Indulge in the festive flavors of winter with this Peppermint Mocha Poke Cake. This delightful dessert combines rich chocolate cake infused with a luscious peppermint mocha filling and topped with whipped cream and crushed candy canes. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy night in, each slice offers a burst of flavor that brings warmth and joy to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tbsp pure peppermint extract
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups whipped topping
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix chocolate cake mix, eggs, water, and oil until smooth. Pour into prepared dish and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Poke holes all over cooled cake using the handle of a wooden spoon.
- In a bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, peppermint extract, and cocoa powder until smooth. Pour over the cake so it seeps into the holes.
- Spread whipped topping evenly over the cake and sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg