Description
This Easy Cherry Chocolate Chip Poke Cake is a moist, rich, and indulgent dessert made with chocolate cake, sweet cherry pie filling, and creamy whipped topping. It’s the perfect easy poke cake recipe for parties, potlucks, or family dinners, combining the classic flavors of cherry and chocolate in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on box: eggs, oil, water)
- 1 can cherry pie filling
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 tub whipped topping (e.g., whipped cream or non-dairy topping)
- Optional: maraschino cherries for garnish
Instructions
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Prepare chocolate cake in a 9×13-inch pan according to package directions. Cool for 10–15 minutes.
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Poke holes evenly across the cake using the handle of a wooden spoon.
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Spoon cherry pie filling over the cake, pressing filling into the holes.
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Drizzle sweetened condensed milk evenly over the top.
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Allow cake to cool completely.
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Spread whipped topping over the cake.
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Sprinkle mini chocolate chips on top.
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Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Garnish with maraschino cherries if desired.
Notes
- For best flavor, chill overnight.
- Swap in raspberry or strawberry pie filling for variation.
- Use a vanilla or white cake mix for a lighter version.
- Homemade cherry filling with fresh cherries works well too.
- Add crushed cookies or nuts to whipped topping for extra texture.
