Chocolate Poke Cake

Vegetarian
Health score
4%
Chocolate Poke Cake
70 min.
8
668kcal

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This Chocolate Poke Cake is a decadent dessert that's perfect for any chocolate lover. With a rich, moist chocolate cake base and a sweet caramel topping, it's a treat that's sure to impress. The addition of strong coffee enhances the chocolate flavor and gives it a unique twist, while the sour cream adds a tangy twist to the batter. This cake is surprisingly easy to make and is perfect for any occasion, from dinner parties to birthday celebrations. It's a true show-stopper that will satisfy everyone's sweet tooth.

The recipe is straightforward and simple to follow, with easy-to-find ingredients. The cake is baked to perfection, then poked with holes and filled with a delicious caramel sauce. This extra step takes the cake to the next level, creating a moist and indulgent treat. The combination of chocolate and caramel is a classic for a good reason – it's simply irresistible! This Chocolate Poke Cake is a must-try for anyone who loves chocolate. It's a dessert that's sure to become a favorite and will have your guests asking for seconds.

Ingredients

  • teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • teaspoons baking soda 
  • 14 ounce individually wrapped caramels 
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • tablespoons milk 
  • 0.8 cup cream sour
  • cup strong coffee decoction brewed
  • 1.8 cups sugar 
  • ounce baker's chocolate unsweetened melted
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • toothpicks
  • wooden spoon
  • microwave
  • springform pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch springform pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, and baking powder. Make a well in the center, and pour in melted chocolate, coffee, sour cream, and oil.
  3. Mix well, and spread into prepared pan.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes, then remove from pan.
  5. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine caramels and milk.
  6. Heat in microwave until melted. Stir until smooth. With a wooden spoon, poke holes into the cake.
  7. Pour caramel mixture into holes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories668kcal
Protein4.86%
Fat31.71%
Carbs63.43%

Properties

Glycemic Index
42.51
Glycemic Load
72.88
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
14.429565265127%

Flavonoids

Catechin
11.4mg
Epigallocatechin
0.01mg
Epicatechin
25.14mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:668.45kcal
33.42%
Fat:24.97g
38.42%
Saturated Fat:10.37g
64.8%
Carbohydrates:112.4g
37.47%
Net Carbohydrates:108.61g
39.49%
Sugar:77.5g
86.11%
Cholesterol:17.09mg
5.7%
Sodium:463.59mg
20.16%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Caffeine:26.02mg
8.67%
Protein:8.6g
17.21%
Manganese:0.97mg
48.41%
Copper:0.63mg
31.72%
Iron:4.7mg
26.1%
Vitamin B1:0.34mg
22.34%
Vitamin B2:0.38mg
22.15%
Selenium:14.13µg
20.18%
Phosphorus:196.99mg
19.7%
Magnesium:77.33mg
19.33%
Folate:66.02µg
16.5%
Calcium:152.46mg
15.25%
Fiber:3.79g
15.14%
Zinc:2.26mg
15.04%
Vitamin K:15.61µg
14.87%
Vitamin B3:2.24mg
11.22%
Potassium:340.36mg
9.72%
Vitamin B5:0.65mg
6.5%
Vitamin E:0.96mg
6.42%
Vitamin B12:0.23µg
3.91%
Vitamin A:167.32IU
3.35%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
3%
Source:Allrecipes