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Mudslide Poke Cake
This Mudslide Poke Cake is a dark chocolate cake soaked in a spiked chocolate ganache and a boozy chocolate pudding with a chocolate mousse topping. It's rich, chocolatey, and delicious!
👥 12 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 2h 20m⏳ Prep: 2h🔥 Cook: 20 min👤 Julianne Dell📖 beyondfrosting
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- oven
- pan
- bowl
- wooden spoon
- microwave
- whisk
- spatula
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the cake mix, oil, egg,s and coffee and mix until the cake batter is well combined. Pour the batter into a 9″x13” pan
3
Bake the cake according to the instruction on the box. Allow to cool for ⏱️ 20 minutes.
box (15oz) chocolate cake mix1Ingredients on the box: oil, eggs and replace the water with a strong brewed coffee(3.4 0z) instant chocolate pudding1 pkg
4
Take the end of a wooden spoon or another round object and poke holes all over the top of your cake.
5
While your cake is cooling, prepare your ganache. In a heat-proof bowl, combine the chocolate chips and heavy cream. Microwave in 30-second increments, occasionally stirring until the chocolate is melted.
heavy cream2 tablespoons(3.4 0z) instant chocolate pudding1 pkg
6
Whisk in 2 tablespoons of Bailey’s Irish Cream. Drizzle the ganache over the top of the cake.
7
In a separate bowl, combine the instant chocolate pudding, milk, and Kahlua together. Whisk until the powder is dissolved. Before the pudding sets, while it is still pourable, pour the pudding over top of the cake and spread with a spatula if necessary.
instant chocolate pudding (3.4 0z)1 pkg(3.4 0z) instant chocolate pudding1 pkg
8
Allow the pudding and cake to set in the fridge for at least an hour and the cake is completely cooled. In the meantime, you can prepare your mousse
9
For the mousse: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the chocolate pudding mix with the milk and liquor of your choice. Whisk together until combined. Place the pudding in the fridge until it is completely set, ⏱️ 10-15 minutes.
10
Once the pudding is set, fold in the Cool Whip and stir until well combined. Spread the mousse over the cooled cake and return to the refrigerator for at least one hour, the longer the better.
11
Garnish the cake with mini chocolate chips and drizzle it with hot fudge sauce
(3.4 0z) instant chocolate pudding1 pkgMini chocolate chips (optional)Hot fudge sauce (optional)
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