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Black Forest Poke Cake

Black Forest Poke Cake Recipe

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Indulge in the luscious flavors of this Black Forest Poke Cake Recipe. This delightful dessert features a moist chocolate cake that is generously soaked in sweetened condensed milk, layered with vibrant cherry pie filling, and topped with a light whipped topping and rich chocolate shavings. Its irresistible combination of chocolate and cherries makes it a perfect choice for any celebration or family gathering. Easy to make and incredibly satisfying, this poke cake is sure to impress your guests while satisfying your sweet cravings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box: typically eggs, oil, and water)
  • 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 (21-ounce) can cherry pie filling
  • 1 (8-ounce) tub whipped topping, thawed
  • ½ cup mini chocolate chips or chocolate shavings

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven according to the instructions on the cake mix box. Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. Prepare and bake the chocolate cake as per package instructions.
  3. Once baked, allow the cake to cool for about 10 minutes; then poke holes all over the top using a wooden spoon handle.
  4. Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over the warm cake, allowing it to soak into the holes.
  5. Spread cherry pie filling on top of the cake and gently press it into the holes.
  6. Cover with whipped topping evenly across the surface; stir in vanilla extract if desired.
  7. Garnish with mini chocolate chips or shavings before refrigerating for at least 2 hours before serving.

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