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S'mores Poke Cake That Will Win Every Potluck | Poke Cake Recipes

There’s something wildly nostalgic about s’mores, right? That combo of gooey marshmallow, melty chocolate, and crunchy graham crackers just hits a sweet spot—literally. So, when I turned those campfire flavors into a poke cake, it felt like bringing childhood back in the best, most indulgent way. This is the kind of dessert that doesn’t just sit quietly on the table. Nope. It demands attention with every rich bite. I’ve served it at summer cookouts and late-night birthday bashes, and it never lasts more than a few minutes. And here's the kicker: it starts with a cake mix. Yes, really. Whether you're browsing cake smash cake ideas, dabbling in cake mix dump cake hacks, or on the hunt for vegan cake recipes you can easily adapt, this one’s a winner. I mean, what other protein cake recipes double as a summer cake and somehow still remind me of rice cake recipes from my snack drawer days? This is dessert mischief at its finest.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keywords: Cake Mix Dump Cake, Cake Smash Cake Ideas, Poke Cake Recipes, Protein cake recipes, Rice cake recipes, summer cake, Vegan Cake Recipes
Servings: 12 slices
Author: Eleanor

Ingredients

  • 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
  • 1 box (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
  • 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
  • 1 sleeve graham crackers, crushed
  • 1/2 cup chocolate syrup

Instructions

  1. Bake the chocolate cake according to the box instructions in a 9x13 inch pan. Let it cool for 10 minutes.
  2. Use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the cake.
  3. Whisk together pudding mix and milk until smooth and pourable. Pour over the cake, making sure it seeps into the holes.
  4. Sprinkle mini marshmallows over the cake and gently press them in.
  5. Spread the whipped topping evenly over the cake.
  6. Sprinkle crushed graham crackers on top and drizzle with chocolate syrup.
  7. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving. Slice and serve cold!