IRISH CREAM POKE CAKE

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This poke cake is spiked with the flavors of Irish coffee for an easy adult dessert that will feed a crowd.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 3h20m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

One 16.5-ounce box chocolate cake mix, plus required ingredients
3 tablespoons instant espresso powder
One 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
One 3.4-ounce box instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons Irish cream liqueur
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chocolate covered espresso beans, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Combine cake mix and 2 tablespoons of the instant espresso powder. Prepare and bake the cake according to the package directions for a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Cool completely on a wire rack. Use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke 25 holes in the cake (make 5 rows of 5).
  • Whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, pudding mix, 1/2 cup of the heavy cream and 1/2 cup liqueur in a medium bowl for 2 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes for the pudding to set.
  • Meanwhile, stir together the remaining 2 tablespoons liqueur and remaining 1 tablespoon espresso powder in a small bowl until the powder dissolves. Whip the remaining 1 1/2 cups heavy cream together with the confectioners' sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until stiff peaks form, about 3 minutes. Add the espresso liqueur mixture and whip just to incorporate.
  • Spread the pudding mixture over the top of the cake, making sure the holes get filled completely. Spread the whipped cream evenly over the surface. Chill at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
  • About 30 minutes before serving, melt the chocolate chips in a microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until soft. Let cool slightly. Drizzle over the top of the cake, then sprinkle with the chopped espresso beans and serve cold.

william inman
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still a good cake. The chocolate cake was moist and flavorful, and the Irish cream filling was rich and creamy.


Tayyba Batool
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This cake was so rich and decadent, it was like eating a chocolate truffle! The Irish cream filling was the perfect complement to the chocolate cake. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Hayden Bates
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I made this cake exactly as the recipe said and it turned out perfectly. The cake was moist and the Irish cream filling was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Rabby Hossin
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This was my first time making a poke cake and it turned out great! The cake was moist and the Irish cream filling was delicious. I will definitely be making this cake again.


BTS Girls
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This cake was a big hit at my party! It was so easy to make and everyone loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the Irish cream filling was the perfect touch.


Lutaaya Abdul
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This cake was heaven! The chocolate cake was rich and decadent, and the Irish cream filling was the perfect topping. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Alan Poliwka
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This cake was easy to make and turned out great! The cake was moist and the Irish cream filling was delicious. I would definitely make this cake again.


brooklyn ortiz
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still a good cake. The chocolate cake was moist and flavorful, and the Irish cream filling was rich and creamy.


Adrian Wilson
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the Irish cream filling was the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Lilyth Lira
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This cake was absolutely divine! The chocolate cake was rich and decadent, and the Irish cream filling was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Jus Van
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had. The Irish cream filling was also a big hit.


Vivian Pile
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This Irish Cream Poke Cake was a hit at my St. Patrick's Day party! It was so easy to make and so delicious. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the Irish cream filling was the perfect touch.