Description
This decadent Heath Bar Poke Cake combines a moist chocolate cake soaked with sweetened condensed milk, layered with rich caramel sauce, and topped with fluffy whipped topping and crunchy Heath bar bits for a delightful treat that’s perfect for any celebration or dessert craving.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Cake
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients required for the mix, typically eggs, oil, and water)
Toppings and Filling
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 jar (12 oz) caramel sauce
- 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- 1 cup Heath bar bits (or chopped Heath bars)
- 1/4 cup chocolate syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake: Prepare the chocolate cake according to the package instructions, typically involving mixing the cake mix with eggs, oil, and water. Pour the batter into a 9×13-inch baking pan and bake as directed. Once baked, let the cake cool for about 5 minutes.
- Poke Holes: Using the handle of a wooden spoon, gently poke holes all over the top of the warm cake to create pockets for the milk and sauces to soak in.
- Pour Condensed Milk: Evenly pour the entire can of sweetened condensed milk over the cake, allowing it to drip into and saturate the holes, adding rich sweetness and moisture.
- Add Caramel Sauce: Drizzle the caramel sauce over the entire cake surface, spreading it out evenly with a spatula if needed to cover all areas.
- Cool Completely: Allow the cake to cool fully to room temperature, ensuring the toppings will set properly and not melt the whipped topping.
- Spread Whipped Topping: Once cooled, spread the thawed whipped topping evenly over the top of the cake, covering it completely for a light, creamy layer.
- Add Heath Bar Bits: Generously sprinkle the Heath bar bits all over the whipped topping to add crunch and toffee flavor throughout the cake.
- Optional Chocolate Drizzle: For added indulgence, drizzle chocolate syrup over the top of the cake just before serving to enhance the chocolate flavor and presentation.
Notes
- The cake should be slightly warm when poking holes to allow easy penetration but cool enough to avoid breaking.
- Ensure the cake has cooled completely before spreading the whipped topping to prevent it from melting.
- Heath bar bits can be substituted with other toffee or chocolate candy bits as preferred.
- The chocolate syrup drizzle is optional but adds a nice decorative and flavor touch.
- This cake is best served chilled after allowing flavors to meld in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
