Description
This irresistible Heath Bar Poke Cake combines a rich chocolate cake base with a luscious mixture of sweetened condensed milk and caramel sauce, infused through holes poked in the cake. Topped with fluffy whipped topping and crunchy toffee bits, it’s the perfect easy-to-make dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake
- 1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box – usually eggs, oil, and water)
Toppings and Fillings
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 jar (12 oz) caramel sauce
- 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- ½ cup toffee bits or chopped Heath bars
- Optional: additional caramel sauce for drizzling
Instructions
- Bake the Cake: Preheat your oven as directed on the cake mix box. Prepare the chocolate cake batter according to the package instructions, then pour it into a greased 9×13-inch pan. Bake as instructed, approximately 30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Poke Holes: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes. While still warm, take the handle of a wooden spoon and gently poke holes evenly all over the surface of the cake to allow the liquids to seep in.
- Add Sweetened Condensed Milk: Slowly pour the entire can of sweetened condensed milk evenly over the cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes for extra moisture and sweetness.
- Drizzle Caramel Sauce: Drizzle the jar of caramel sauce evenly over the cake so it flows into the holes as well, enhancing the flavor and moisture.
- Cool the Cake: Allow the cake to cool completely at room temperature, so the fillings set and the cake absorbs all the flavors.
- Add Whipped Topping: Once cooled, spread the thawed whipped topping evenly across the entire cake surface, creating a light and creamy layer.
- Add Toffee Bits: Sprinkle the toffee bits or chopped Heath bars generously over the whipped topping for a delightful crunch and extra sweetness.
- Chill: Place the cake in the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours to let the flavors meld and the cake firm up for easier slicing.
- Serve: Before serving, if desired, drizzle additional caramel sauce over the top for a glossy, decadent finish. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- For best flavor, enjoy the cake the next day after the flavors have fully soaked in.
- You can substitute homemade whipped cream for the whipped topping to achieve a richer texture and flavor.
- Store leftover cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days to maintain freshness.
