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Mint Chocolate Poke Cake

Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
A decadent Mint Chocolate Poke Cake made with triple chocolate cake mix, rich chocolate pudding, ganache, and crushed Thin Mint cookies. A perfect dessert for mint lovers and chocolate fans alike.
8 Servings

Ingredients

Cake:

  • 2 boxes triple chocolate cake mix
  • cups whole milk
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 cup canola oil
  • 1 box chocolate instant pudding mix

Ganache Frosting:

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 8 Girl Scout Thin Mint cookies coarsely chopped

Instructions
 

Preheat and Prepare the Baking Dish:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with baking spray and set it aside.

Prepare the Cake Batter:

  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer (or using a hand mixer), combine the two boxes of cake mix, eggs, milk, and canola oil. Mix on medium speed until the batter is smooth and well-blended.

Bake the Cake:

  1. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Smooth the surface and bake for approximately 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool on a wire rack.

Poke the Cake:

  1. Once the cake has cooled slightly, use the handle of a wooden spoon (or a similar tool) to poke holes evenly across the surface of the cake. The holes should reach about halfway through the cake.

Prepare the Chocolate Pudding:

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the chocolate pudding mix and milk until thickened. Spoon or pipe the pudding into the holes, ensuring each cavity is adequately filled. Refrigerate the cake for 30 minutes to allow the pudding to set.

Make the Chocolate Ganache:

  1. In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it begins to steam but does not boil. Place the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl and pour the hot cream over them. Allow the mixture to sit for one minute, then whisk until smooth and glossy.

Frost the Cake and Add Toppings:

  1. Spread the ganache evenly over the chilled cake. Sprinkle the chopped Thin Mint cookies over the top while the ganache is still slightly warm to help them adhere.

Serve:

  1. Once the ganache is set, slice and serve. Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator.

Notes

To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute the regular triple chocolate cake mix with a certified gluten-free chocolate cake mix and ensure the pudding mix and cookies used are also labeled gluten-free. Brands like Goodie Girl offer gluten-free mint cookies that are a great alternative to Thin Mints.
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