Chocolate Orange Poke Cake
This Chocolate Orange Poke Cake is rich, moist, and bursting with citrusy goodness. A soft chocolate cake is poked and filled with orange Jell-O, then topped with fluffy whipped topping and orange zest. It’s an easy dessert with bold flavor—perfect for holidays, parties, or anytime you want something fun and fruity!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Chill Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
For the cake:
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1 box chocolate cake mix (plus eggs, oil, and water as called for on box)
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1 (3 oz) box orange Jell-O
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1 cup boiling water
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½ cup cold water
Topping:
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1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
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1 tbsp orange zest
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Optional: Chocolate shavings, orange slices, or mini chocolate chips for garnish
Instructions
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Bake the cake:
Prepare and bake the chocolate cake in a 9×13-inch pan according to package directions. Let cool for about 10–15 minutes. -
Make the Jell-O mixture:
In a medium bowl, whisk the orange Jell-O with 1 cup boiling water until dissolved. Stir in ½ cup cold water. -
Poke the cake:
Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the cake, about 1 inch apart. Carefully pour the Jell-O mixture evenly over the cake, letting it soak into the holes. Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours. -
Top the cake:
Once the cake is chilled and set, spread whipped topping evenly over the top. Sprinkle with orange zest and any other desired toppings. -
Serve:
Slice and enjoy! Keep leftovers refrigerated.
Notes
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For extra chocolate flavor, drizzle melted chocolate or chocolate syrup over the topping.
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You can use freshly squeezed orange juice in the Jell-O for a more natural citrus kick.
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Try using chocolate pudding instead of Jell-O for a creamy version.
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