Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with Chocolate Ganache Berry Poke Cake, a delightful combination of moist chocolate cake, silky ganache, and fresh berries. This stunning cake is perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to casual get-togethers. Each slice offers rich chocolate flavor balanced by the tartness of fresh strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries. Whether you’re an experienced baker or a novice in the kitchen, this easy-to-follow recipe will impress your family and friends with its extraordinary taste and beautiful presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup melted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- Fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a rectangular baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chocolate cake mix, eggs, water, and melted butter until smooth.
- Pour batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cake to cool slightly before poking holes evenly across the surface with a skewer or fork.
- Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until simmering; remove from heat and stir in dark chocolate chips until smooth to make ganache.
- Pour ganache over the cooled cake so it seeps into the holes.
- Before serving, top with fresh berries for added flavor and color.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg