Description
This Chocolate Toffee Poke Cake is a luscious, indulgent dessert featuring a moist chocolate cake base soaked with sweetened condensed milk and drizzled with rich caramel sauce. Topped with fluffy whipped topping, crunchy toffee bits, and mini chocolate chips, it offers a perfect blend of textures and flavors. Easy to make and perfect for holidays or special occasions, this American classic poke cake is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Cake
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box, typically eggs, oil, and water)
Toppings and Fillings
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 jar (12 ounces) caramel sauce
- 1 container (8 ounces) whipped topping
- 1/2 cup toffee bits
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Bake the Cake: Preheat your oven and prepare the chocolate cake mix following the package directions. Pour the batter into a 9×13-inch baking pan and bake as directed until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool for about 10 minutes.
- Poke Holes: Using the handle of a wooden spoon or a similar tool, poke holes evenly all over the warm cake. This will allow the condensed milk to soak in and infuse the cake with moisture and sweetness.
- Add Sweetened Condensed Milk: Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the cake, allowing it to seep into the holes, ensuring every bite is rich and creamy.
- Drizzle Caramel Sauce: Gently drizzle the caramel sauce evenly over the top of the cake, adding a luscious, buttery sweetness to complement the chocolate.
- Cool Completely: Allow the cake to cool completely to room temperature. This step is essential for setting the layers before adding the final toppings.
- Spread Whipped Topping: Once cooled, spread the whipped topping evenly over the surface of the cake to create a light, creamy layer.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle the toffee bits and mini chocolate chips evenly over the whipped topping, adding texture and extra bursts of chocolate and toffee flavor.
- Chill: Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours before serving. This chilling time helps the flavors meld together and the cake to set perfectly.
Notes
- For extra crunch and richness, add chopped pecans or drizzle with additional caramel just before serving.
- This cake can be made a day ahead and kept refrigerated to enhance the flavor fusion.
- Use full-fat whipped topping for the best texture and flavor.
- Allow the cake to come to room temperature for a few minutes before serving for the best taste experience.
