Description
Brownie Batter Fudge Poke Cake is the ultimate chocolate lover’s dream. This decadent dessert combines the rich, fudgy flavor of brownies with the soft texture of chocolate cake and the irresistible creaminess of a classic poke cake. Every bite is packed with silky hot fudge, luscious brownie batter-inspired frosting, and plenty of chocolate chips for an indulgent dessert that’s impossible to resist.
Ingredients
🍰 For the Cake
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- Ingredients required on the cake mix box (typically eggs, oil, and water)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
🍫 For the Fudge Filling
- 1 jar (12 ounces) hot fudge sauce
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
🍩 For the Brownie Batter Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup heat-treated brownie mix
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
🍬 For the Topping
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- Chocolate curls
- Extra hot fudge sauce
- Brownie pieces
- Chocolate sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Bake the Cake
Preheat the oven according to the cake mix directions.
Prepare the batter and bake it in a 9×13-inch baking pan.
Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes.
Step 2: Poke the Cake
Using the handle of a wooden spoon or a thick straw, poke holes all over the warm cake.
Space the holes about 1 inch apart.
Step 3: Add the Fudge Filling
Warm the hot fudge sauce slightly.
Whisk it together with the sweetened condensed milk.
Slowly pour the mixture evenly over the cake, allowing it to soak into the holes.
Cool completely.
Step 4: Make the Brownie Batter Frosting
Beat together:
- Butter
- Powdered sugar
- Heat-treated brownie mix
- Cocoa powder
- Vanilla
- Salt
Add the heavy cream and beat until light, smooth, and fluffy.
Step 5: Frost the Cake
Spread the brownie batter frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
Step 6: Decorate
Top with:
- Mini chocolate chips
- Chocolate curls
- Brownie pieces
- Chocolate sprinkles
Drizzle generously with extra hot fudge sauce.
Step 7: Chill
Refrigerate the cake for 1–2 hours before serving.
Step 8: Serve
Slice into squares and serve chilled or at cool room temperature.
For an extra indulgent dessert, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Heat-treat the brownie mix before using it in the frosting if it’s not intended to be eaten raw.
- Let the cake cool slightly before adding the fudge filling.
- Use high-quality hot fudge sauce for the richest flavor.
- Chill the cake before slicing for clean, neat pieces.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Chilling Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 54g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Protein: 5g