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Caramel Heath Bar Poke Cake Recipe

Caramel Heath Bar Poke Cake Recipe
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This Caramel Heath Bar Poke Cake is a luscious dessert combining moist vanilla cake infused with rich caramel and sweetened condensed milk, topped with whipped cream and crunchy Heath Bar pieces. Perfect for celebrations or an indulgent treat, it offers a delightful balance of creamy, crunchy, and caramel flavors.

Ingredients

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For the Cake

  • 1 package plain or vanilla cake mix
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup milk

Caramel Filling

  • 1 cup liquid caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • ½ cup sweetened condensed milk (optional but recommended)

For the Topping

  • 1½ cups cold heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1–1½ cups Heath Bar pieces (or toffee/croquant/caramel chocolate pieces)

Instructions

  1. Bake the Cake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare the cake mix according to the package instructions, typically combining the cake mix with 3 eggs, ½ cup vegetable oil, and 1 cup milk. Pour the batter into a greased rectangular baking pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool for 5–10 minutes.
  2. Poke Holes: Use the handle of a wooden spoon or a straw to poke holes evenly all over the surface of the warm cake. These holes will allow the caramel mixture to seep deeply into the cake for maximum flavor.
  3. Pour the Caramel: In a bowl, mix the 1 cup of liquid caramel sauce with ½ cup sweetened condensed milk if using. Slowly pour this mixture evenly over the cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes. Let the cake cool to room temperature, then place it in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour to set.
  4. Prepare the Whipped Cream: In a chilled mixing bowl, whip 1½ cups of cold heavy cream with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  5. Cover the Top: Spread the whipped cream evenly over the chilled caramel-filled cake using a spatula. Generously sprinkle 1 to 1½ cups of Heath Bar pieces or your choice of toffee/croquant/caramel chocolate pieces over the whipped cream layer.
  6. Serve: Chill the completed cake in the refrigerator for an additional 2–3 hours or preferably overnight for the flavors to meld. Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy your creamy, caramel-rich, and crunchy dessert!

Notes

  • For a richer caramel flavor, drizzle extra caramel sauce on top before adding the whipped cream or over the finished cake.
  • If Heath Bars are unavailable, croquant or milk chocolate combined with toffee pieces make excellent substitutes.
  • Allowing the cake to rest overnight intensifies the flavor and texture, making it even more delicious.

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Keywords: caramel cake, poke cake, Heath Bar, dessert, whipped cream, caramel sauce, toffee cake, easy dessert

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