Ingredients
FOR THE CAKE:
1 box chocolate cake mix (plus required eggs, oil, and water)
1 cup prepared hot chocolate (warm)
1 cup warm hot fudge sauce
FOR THE WHIPPED MARSHMALLOW FROSTING:
2 cups cold heavy whipping cream
1 jar marshmallow creme (7 oz)
½ cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Mini marshmallows or chocolate shavings for topping
Instructions
1. Prepare chocolate cake according to package directions in a 9×13 pan.
2. While still warm, poke deep holes all over the cake using the handle of a wooden spoon.
3. Pour warm hot chocolate slowly over the cake so it soaks into the holes.
4. Drizzle warm hot fudge sauce evenly over the surface and gently spread. Cool completely.
5. In a large bowl, whip cold heavy cream to soft peaks.
6. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; whip until fluffy.
7. Fold in marshmallow creme until smooth and cloud-like.
8. Spread frosting generously over cooled cake.
9. Top with mini marshmallows or chocolate shavings. Chill at least 30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Use extra hot fudge for a richer cake.
Dust cocoa powder on top for stronger chocolate flavor.
Frosting spreads easier if cake is fully chilled.
This cake tastes even better the next day after soaking!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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