Easy Cherry Chocolate Chip Poke Cake Delight

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A Retro-Inspired Dessert That’s Irresistibly Moist

Why You’ll Love This

🍒 Juicy cherry surprise in every forkful
🍫 Melty chocolate chips for extra indulgence
⏱ Ready in under 1 hour – minimal effort, maximum flavor
🎉 Crowd-pleasing potluck star

Ingredients

Cake Base

1 box (15.25 oz) white or yellow cake mix (+ ingredients listed on box)
1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

Cherry Poke Layer

1 (21 oz) can cherry pie filling
½ cup sweetened condensed milk

Topping

1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (thawed)
¼ cup chocolate syrup
Extra cherries & chips for garnish

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Bake the Cake

  1. Prepare cake batter per package directions; fold in chocolate chips.
  2. Bake in greased 9×13″ pan as directed. Cool 15 minutes.

2. Create Cherry Pockets

  1. Use handle of wooden spoon to poke holes all over cake (about 1″ apart).
  2. Mix pie filling with condensed milk; spoon over cake, pressing into holes.

3. Chill & Top

  1. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
  2. Spread whipped topping over cake.
  3. Drizzle with chocolate syrup; garnish with cherries and extra chips.

Pro Tips

🍫 Chip trick: Toss chocolate chips in 1 tbsp flour to prevent sinking
🍒 Extra cherry flavor: Add ½ tsp almond extract to batter
❄️ Make ahead: Assemble (without topping) 1 day in advance

Serving Suggestions

🍦 Serve with vanilla ice cream
☕ Pair with cold milk or coffee
🎁 Package slices in clear treat bags for gifts

“Tastes like a Black Forest cake’s fun cousin!” 🍫❤️

Storage: Keep refrigerated 3 days. Freezes well (without topping) 1 month.

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