chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips for garnish
pinchsalt optional.
INSTRUCTIONS
Bake and poke
heat oven to 350 F
spray a 9 inch pie plate with nonstick spray
whisk cake mix water oil and eggs until smooth
pour batter into pie plate and bake until center springs back and a toothpick comes out mostly clean about 22 to 27 minutes
cool 10 minutes then poke holes all over the cake using the handle of a wooden spoon.
Fill and chill
slowly pour sweetened condensed milk over the warm cake letting it soak into the holes
drizzle warm hot fudge over the top and spread gently
cool to room temperature then refrigerate until fully chilled at least 2 hours.
Finish and serve
spread whipped topping over the chilled pie
garnish with chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips
slice and serve cold.
Notes
1. Use dark chocolate cake mix for deeper flavor 2. swap hot fudge with chocolate ganache or caramel sauce 3. for cleaner slices chill overnight and wipe knife between cuts 4. store covered in the refrigerator up to 4 days