Chocolate poke cake
Chocolate poke cake is a moist, indulgent American dessert where holes are poked into a baked chocolate cake and filled with a liquid like chocolate syrup, sweetened condensed milk, or pudding, then topped with whipped cream or frosting. It typically uses a simple chocolate cake base, a rich filling, and a creamy topping, making it a crowd-pleasing treat for potlucks and family gatherings.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is high in carbohydrates and fats, with minimal protein, offering a quick energy boost from sugars and a rich mouthfeel from fats. A standard serving (1/12 of a 9x13-inch cake) contains roughly 350-450 calories, along with some iron and calcium from the chocolate and dairy components.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbs | 52 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 35 g |
| Sodium | 320 mg |
| Calcium | 60 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Potassium | 180 mg |
| Phosphorus | 90 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 IU |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.1 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.2 mg |
Per 1 slice (113 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, poke cakes emerged in the 1970s as a symbol of convenience and creativity in home baking, often using boxed cake mixes and canned fillings. Nutritionally, its unique 'poke and pour' method allows for intense flavor infusion without heavy frosting, though it significantly increases the sugar content per bite.
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