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Yields:
12 serving(s)
Prep Time:
2 hrs 20 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 50 mins
Baking a traditional layer cake can be intimidating, but a poke cake, couldn't be easier. The secret ingredient to this twist on a classic: instant vanilla pudding mix.
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Ingredients
Cooking spray
- 1
box yellow cake mix, plus ingredients called for on box
- 2
(5.1-oz) packs of instant vanilla pudding
- 4 cups
cold milk
- 2 cups
chocolate chips
- 1 cup
heavy cream
Directions
- Step 1Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 9"-x-13” pan with cooking spray. Prepare cake mix according to box instructions. Pour into prepared baking dish and bake until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
- Step 2Cool cake completely, then poke big holes across entire surface of the cake using the rounded end of a wooden spoon. In a medium bowl, whisk together pudding mix and milk until mixture begins to thicken. Pour over the cake and spread with a spatula to make sure the pudding pours into the holes. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Step 3Make the ganache: Put chocolate chips in a medium glass bowl and set aside. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, bring heavy cream to a simmer, then pour over chocolate chips, whisking until smooth. Pour ganache over chilled cake and serve.
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