Description
A simple and delicious dessert that combines soft cake, creamy vanilla filling, and a shiny chocolate topping, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow cake mix (plus eggs, oil, and water as required)
- 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Optional: a pinch of salt, splash of vanilla extract
Instructions
- Bake the cake in a 9×13 pan according to the cake mix box directions. Let it cool for about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Poke holes all over the cake using the handle of a wooden spoon.
- Mix the pudding with cold milk in a bowl. Whisk until smooth.
- Pour pudding over the cake. Use a spatula to spread it into the holes.
- Chill for at least 1 to 2 hours, until set.
- Make the chocolate topping by heating the cream until hot, then pouring it over the chocolate chips. Stir until smooth.
- Spread the chocolate over the chilled cake. Chill again for 30 to 60 minutes before slicing.
Notes
This cake tastes best the next day as the flavors meld together. Serve cold for optimal taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Boston Cream, Poke Cake, Dessert, Easy Cake, Chocolate, Vanilla