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Black Forest Poke Cake

Course Dessert
Keyword cake, chocolate
Total Time 5 hours
Author thedishnextdoor

Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 1 box chocolate cake mix with pudding included (I prefer the Triple Chocolate or Devil's Food cake)
  • 1 (3.5 ounce) pkg. chocolate pudding (If needed) (Use ONLY if your chocolate cake mix does not include pudding)
  • Butter (Optional)
  • Milk (Optional)
  • 1 tsp. Vanilla
  • 1 (0.3 ounce) pkg. black cherry jello
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 1 cup hot water

For the Cherries

  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
  • 2 Tbl. sugar
  • 1 tsp. cornstarch
  • 1 tsp. vanilla

Toppings:

  • 1 tub Cool Whip
  • 1/4 cup shaved or chopped chocolate
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds

Instructions

For the Cake:

  • In an electric mixer or mixing bowl, add in the cake mix, pudding (is using), and vanilla. Replace the same amount of oil on the directions with the melted butter (If the directions call for ½ cup of oil, then replace with ½ cup of butter instead). Then replace the same amount of water on the directions with the milk (If the directions call for ⅓ cup of water, then replace with ⅓ cup of milk instead). Add to the bowl and mix according to the directions.
  • Evenly pour the batter into a 9x13 cake pan or baking dish. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean in the center. Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes. Then with a fork, poke multiple holes throughout the cake.
  • While the cake is cooling, whisk together the jello, hot water and cold water in a bowl until well combined. Then with a spoon, evenly distribute the mixture over the cake. Make sure the entire cake is coated.
  • Cover the cake pan with foil or saran wrap and refrigerate for 3-4 hours or overnight.

For the Cherries

  • In a small sauce pan or pot, add the cherries, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla. Cook over medium-low heat for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. The liquid will become slightly thick. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.

Frost the Cake:

  • Uncover the cake and top with the cool whip. Add the cherries, cherry juice, chopped chocolate, and sliced almonds evenly over the top to decorate. Serve immediately.