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Marshmallow Chocolate Poke Cake

A rich, gooey chocolate cake infused with chocolate sauce and topped with melted marshmallows for the ultimate dessert experience.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1.5 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot coffee or hot water
Topping
  • 3 cups mini marshmallows
  • 1 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Baking dish
  • Saucepan
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugars, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
  4. Gradually add hot coffee, stirring until batter is smooth.
  5. Pour into pan and bake 30–35 minutes.
  6. Poke holes in the warm cake using a wooden spoon handle.
  7. Top with mini marshmallows; bake 2–3 minutes until soft.
  8. Prepare ganache by heating cream, then adding chocolate, butter, and vanilla until smooth.
  9. Pour ganache over cake and spread evenly.
  10. Cool completely and refrigerate before serving.

Notes

This cake tastes even better after chilling overnight.