Cadbury Chocolate Cake

Our Cadbury Chocolate Cake is an Easter-themed chocolate poke cake that’s as fun to make as it is to eat. It’s an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert that looks impressive but comes together quickly — perfect for Easter dinners, spring parties, or anytime you want to wow family and friends with chocolatey, gooey indulgence! Made with a boxed chocolate cake mix, the cake is poked and filled with a sweet homemade yellow crème filling (mimicking the classic egg center), then slathered with chocolate frosting and generously decorated with halved and chopped Cadbury Crème Eggs.

Treat your family or friends with this heavenly Cadbury Chocolate Cake — an outrageously delicious Easter Chocolate Poke Cake that’s pure bliss for chocolate lovers. We make it with a creamy yellow crème filling that perfectly mimics the iconic Cadbury Crème Egg center, this showstopper starts with an easy boxed chocolate cake mix. It’s generously poked, filled, then crowned with luscious chocolate frosting and adorned with halved and chopped Cadbury Crème Eggs for that irresistible wow factor.

Ideal for your Easter dinner, spring celebration, or any gathering, this decadent treat looks bakery-fancy but comes together effortlessly. It’ll win over your family, impress your friends, and become the highlight of every Easter spread — rich, gooey, and absolutely unforgettable!

Cadbury Chocolate Cake Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1 box chocolate cake mix, prepared (plus ingredients to make the cake) 

For the Filling: 

• ½ cup light corn syrup
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• Yellow food coloring

For Decorating:

• 1 container chocolate frosting
• 12 Cadbury Crème Eggs

Equipment Needed:

• Mixing Bowls
• 9 X 13 Baking Dish
• Wooden Spoon (for poking holes in cake)
• Medium Saucepan
• Whisk

How to make this Cadbury Creme Chocolate Poke Cake

• Bake the chocolate cake in a 9×13-inch baking dish following the package directions (including any required ingredients like eggs, oil, and water).
• Once baked, let the cake cool completely at room temperature.
• Then, using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes evenly across the entire surface of the cake — this creates perfect pockets for that luscious crème filling to seep in!

• To make the luscious yellow crème filling that gives this cake its signature Cadbury Crème Egg vibe, start by combining ½ cup light corn syrup, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature or softened), 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and ¼ teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan.
• Place the pan over medium-low heat and cook gently, stirring occasionally, until the butter melts completely and the mixture just begins to simmer around the edges — don’t let it come to a full rolling boil.

• Reduce the heat to low, then gradually add 3 cups powdered sugar (about ½ cup at a time works best to avoid lumps).
• Whisk continuously until the sugar is completely incorporated and the mixture becomes smooth and glossy.
• Once fully combined, immediately remove the pan from the heat — your rich, pourable crème filling is ready for the next step!

Pro tip: Work quickly here, as the mixture can start to thicken as it cools, making it perfect for filling those poked holes in the cake.)

• Spoon roughly half of the warm crème filling mixture into the poked holes, filling each one about halfway (or just a little more than halfway).
• Be careful not to overfill at this stage — you’ll add the remaining crème in the next step, allowing it to settle and soak in beautifully for that signature gooey Cadbury Crème Egg effect!

(This two-step filling process ensures every bite is packed with that creamy, dreamy yellow center.)  

• Add a few drops of yellow food coloring (start with 2–3 drops and adjust to your desired vibrant Cadbury Crème Egg shade) to the remaining crème filling in the saucepan.
• Stir thoroughly until the color is evenly distributed and the filling looks beautifully golden yellow.
• If the mixture starts to thicken or harden as it cools, simply return the pan to low heat and gently reheat, stirring constantly, until it becomes pourable and smooth again — this makes it easy to spoon over the cake for that perfect second layer of gooey goodness!
• Now your crème filling is ready to finish filling those holes and create that iconic, melty Cadbury center in every bite.

• Spoon the remaining vibrant yellow crème filling evenly over the top of the cake, allowing it to seep into and generously cover the poked holes.
• Spread it gently with the back of your spoon so it fills any gaps and creates a smooth, glossy layer on the surface.
• Let the cake rest at room temperature for at least 1 hour (or longer if possible) until the filling sets up slightly — it’ll firm just enough to hold its shape while staying deliciously gooey in the center, mimicking that classic Cadbury Crème Egg texture.

Note: This resting time is crucial for the flavors to meld and the filling to soak in perfectly before frosting!

• Once the yellow crème filling has set and the cake has rested, generously spread your favorite chocolate frosting (store-bought or homemade) evenly over the entire top of the cake.
• Use an offset spatula or the back of a spoon to create a smooth, even layer that covers the surface completely — this seals in the gooey filling and creates the perfect canvas for those showstopping Cadbury Crème Egg decorations!

Take your time to get nice, clean edges for that bakery-worthy look.

• For the stunning finishing touch, take 6 Cadbury Crème Eggs and carefully cut each one in half lengthwise (a sharp knife works best to get clean cuts through the chocolate shell and creamy center).
• Arrange the 12 egg halves evenly across the top of your frosted Cadbury Chocolate Cake — place them cut-side up to showcase that beautiful yellow filling and create an eye-catching, festive display.
• Next, finely chop the remaining 6 Cadbury Crème Eggs (you can use a knife or pulse them briefly in a food processor for smaller pieces).
• Sprinkle the chopped egg pieces generously over the entire surface of the cake, letting them fill in the spaces between the halved eggs for extra texture, color, and that irresistible Cadbury crunch in every bite!

This final decoration turns your poke cake into a showstopping Easter centerpiece that’s almost too pretty to cut — but trust us, everyone will be diving in!  

• To serve this showstopping Cadbury Chocolate Poke Cake, carefully cut it into 12 generous portions — aim to slice so that each piece features one of the halved Cadbury Crème Eggs right on top for that perfect, eye-catching presentation. This ensures every guest gets a beautiful slice with plenty of creamy yellow filling, rich chocolate frosting, and a delicious half of a Cadbury Crème Egg to crown it all!

We hope this decadent Easter treat brings smiles, ooohs, and seconds to your table. Enjoy every gooey, chocolatey bite — happy Easter!

Other Easter Desserts:

• Mini Easter Cakes
• Decorated Oreos
• 21 Cakes for Spring
• Flower Pot Dessert Cups