Chocolate Irish Cream Poke Cake
Servings 16 people
Chocolate Irish Cream Cake is made with a generous dose of Irish cream and topped with a fluffy, pudding-based frosting. This grown-up dessert is moist, rich, and oh-so-boozy!
Ingredients
Cake
- 1 box Duncan Hines Dark Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix
- 1 (3.4oz.)package Jell-O Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix dry
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup Homemade Irish Cream
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups mini chocolate chips
Liquid
- ½ cup Homemade Irish Cream
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
Frosting
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup Homemade Irish Cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ⅓ cup Jell-O Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix dry
Optional
- Sprinkles
Instructions
Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F and spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, combined all of the cake ingredients until fully mixed and pour into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
Liquid
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the Irish Cream and sweetened condensed milk until combined.
- Used a fork, skewer, or the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the cake.
- Pour liquid mixture over the cake and let rest for a few minutes to soak up.
Frosting
- Beat all of the frosting ingredients in a large bowl or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment on medium-high speed until light and fluffy. Frost the cake and top with sprinkles if desired.
Notes
- Instant chocolate pudding can be used in the cake mix and frosting if you want a stronger chocolate flavor.
- Greek yogurt may be used instead of sour cream.
Nutrition
Calories: 602kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 415mg | Potassium: 233mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin A: 580IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 167mg | Iron: 1.7mg
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