Description
Creamy caramel and rich chocolate dance together in this irresistible Heath Bar Poke Cake, creating a dessert that promises pure indulgence. Sweet layers of moist cake, silky chocolate drizzle, and crunchy toffee bits promise a delightful escape for dessert enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 14 ounces (397 grams) sweetened condensed milk
- 12 ounces (340 grams) caramel sauce
Topping Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups whipped topping
- 1 cup Heath toffee bits
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Cake Mix Additional Ingredients:
- Ingredients required for preparing the chocolate cake mix (as specified on the box packaging)
Instructions
- Craft the chocolate cake foundation following package guidelines in a spacious rectangular baking vessel, ensuring a moist and even texture.
- While the cake radiates warmth from the oven, strategically puncture its surface with a wooden spoon handle, creating numerous pathways for decadent infusion.
- Gently cascade sweetened condensed milk across the perforated landscape, allowing it to seep into every crevice, followed by a drizzle of golden caramel sauce that will transform the cake’s interior.
- Permit the cake to cool completely, enabling the liquid additions to harmonize and set within the cake’s delicate crumb.
- Generously blanket the cake with a cloud-like layer of whipped topping, creating a smooth, pristine surface.
- Scatter crushed Heath toffee fragments and optional chocolate chips across the creamy canvas, adding delightful texture and crunch.
- Refrigerate the assembled dessert for 1-2 hours, allowing flavors to meld and the cake to reach optimal serving temperature.
- Slice into the chilled masterpiece, revealing layers of moisture, caramel, and toffee, and savor each luxurious bite.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure even mixing and a smooth cake texture.
- Select a high-quality chocolate cake mix for richer flavor and better consistency.
- Create uniform holes by gently pressing the wooden spoon handle in a grid pattern to distribute sauces evenly.
- Crush Heath bars just before topping to maintain their crisp texture and prevent moisture absorption.
- Substitute whipped topping with homemade whipped cream for a fresher, less processed taste.
- Consider using gluten-free cake mix and dairy-free alternatives to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Make ahead and store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to develop deeper caramel and toffee flavors.
- Add a light sprinkle of sea salt over the topping to enhance the caramel and chocolate notes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg