Description
This Thin Mint Chocolate Poke Cake offers a deliciously moist chocolate cake infused with a sweet peppermint and chocolate syrup mixture. Topped with whipped cream, crushed chocolate mint cookies, and mini chocolate chips, it’s a perfect mint-chocolate dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake
- 1 box chocolate cake mix plus ingredients listed on box
Filling
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup chocolate syrup
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
Topping
- 1 container (8 ounces) whipped topping, thawed
- 1 cup crushed chocolate mint cookies
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- ¼ cup chocolate ganache or melted chocolate for drizzle (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Cake: Preheat oven and prepare the chocolate cake mix according to the package directions. Pour the batter into a 9×13-inch pan and bake as instructed, approximately 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Make Poke Holes: While the cake is still warm, use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the surface of the cake, allowing the filling to seep in.
- Mix Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk, chocolate syrup, and peppermint extract. Stir until blended.
- Add Filling: Slowly pour the chocolate and peppermint mixture evenly over the cake, ensuring it seeps into the poke holes for maximum flavor infusion. Let the cake cool completely.
- Top the Cake: Once cooled, spread the whipped topping evenly over the cake’s surface.
- Garnish: Sprinkle the crushed chocolate mint cookies and mini chocolate chips evenly over the whipped topping.
- Optional Drizzle: If desired, drizzle with chocolate ganache or melted chocolate for an extra layer of richness.
- Chill: Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld and the cake to set properly.
Notes
- Adjust the peppermint extract according to your taste preference, as it can be quite strong.
- For a richer and creamier topping, consider using homemade whipped cream instead of store-bought whipped topping.
- Keep the cake refrigerated until ready to serve to maintain the best texture and flavor.
