Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy goodness of this Baileys poke cake, where every bite delivers the delightful essence of Irish Cream. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any festive occasion, this cake is a crowd-pleaser that combines layers of chocolate and a decadent pudding filling. With an easy-to-follow recipe using a box mix, you can whip up this stunning dessert in no time. The combination of chocolate fudge cake soaked in Baileys Irish Cream and topped with a luscious Cool Whip layer makes it an irresistible treat for parties, potlucks, and family gatherings. Customize it with various toppings to suit your taste, and enjoy the satisfaction of serving a stunningly delicious cake that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 15.25 ounces chocolate fudge cake mix
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 3.4 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup Baileys Irish Cream (divided)
- 8 ounces Cool Whip (thawed)
Instructions
- Preheat oven as directed on the cake mix box. Prepare and bake chocolate fudge cake according to package instructions.
- Once baked, allow the cake to cool completely before poking holes in it with a wooden spoon handle.
- In a bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, vanilla pudding mix, and ½ cup Baileys using a hand-held mixer until smooth. Chill for 5 minutes until set.
- Spoon the pudding mixture over the cooled cake, ensuring it's evenly distributed in the holes.
- In another bowl, whisk together chocolate pudding mix, whole milk, and remaining ½ cup Baileys until thickened. Gently fold in thawed Cool Whip.
- Spread the chocolate mixture over the top of the poke cake.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: For added texture and flavor, garnish with mini chocolate chips or chocolate shavings just before serving. Feel free to substitute Baileys with a non-alcoholic option like coffee creamer for a kid-friendly version.