Description
Craving a dessert that’s festive, easy, and crowd-pleasing? Peppermint Poke Cake brings winter wonderland magic right to your table. This indulgent chocolate cake is soaked in creamy pudding, topped with whipped fluff, and finished with a bright peppermint crunch that feels like a candy cane in cake form. Whether you’re looking for easy recipes for a holiday party, a quick dessert for family gatherings, or holiday baking ideas to impress your guests—this cake checks all the boxes. It’s cool, creamy, chocolatey, and minty all at once—basically, holiday joy in every bite!
Ingredients
1 box chocolate cake mix
2 boxes (3.9 oz each) instant chocolate pudding mix
4 cups cold milk
1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping
1 cup crushed candy canes
1 teaspoon peppermint extract (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to package directions using a 9×13-inch baking pan. Let it cool for 15 minutes.
2. Use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes evenly across the cake.
3. In a large bowl, whisk pudding mix with cold milk until smooth. Immediately pour over the cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes. Spread evenly.
4. Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours to set the pudding layer.
5. Spread whipped topping over the chilled cake.
6. Sprinkle crushed candy canes on top just before serving.
Notes
For clean slices, chill the cake longer or freeze for 20 minutes before cutting.
Add extra chocolate chips or peppermint bark to the topping for an even richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake + Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: peppermint poke cake, holiday desserts, easy cake recipe, winter treats, Christmas cake