A moist and flavorful poke cake infused with zesty orange and rich chocolate, topped with a creamy chocolate ganache and orange zest.

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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to package instructions using eggs, oil, and water. Pour into the baking dish and bake as directed (about 30-35 minutes).
Once the cake is baked, remove from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Then use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes evenly across the cake.
Whisk together orange juice, pudding mix, and milk until smooth. Pour this mixture over the warm cake, letting it soak into the holes. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until just simmering. Pour over the chocolate chips and let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth to make ganache.
Spread the ganache evenly over the chilled cake. Garnish with orange zest if desired.
Refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy chilled.

You can substitute orange gelatin for the pudding for a slightly different texture.
For a more intense orange flavor, add 1/2 tsp of orange extract to the pudding mix.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.