Description
Indulge in the heavenly layers of Boston Cream Poke Cake, where moist yellow cake meets creamy vanilla pudding and rich chocolate frosting. This show-stopping dessert is perfect for any occasion, bringing smiles and sweet memories with every bite. Whether it’s a birthday celebration or a simple weeknight treat, this easy-to-make cake will delight family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix (3.4 oz)
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 can chocolate frosting (16 oz)
- 1 cup whipped topping or Cool Whip
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine yellow cake mix, eggs, and water following package instructions. Beat until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool for about 10 minutes before poking holes all over the surface with a fork.
- In another bowl, whisk together vanilla pudding mix and milk until thickened (about 2 minutes).
- Pour the pudding over the cooled cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes.
- Spread chocolate frosting evenly over the pudding layer, then add whipped topping if desired.
- Refrigerate for at least four hours (preferably overnight) before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg