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Chocolate Caramel Poke Cake Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This decadent Chocolate Caramel Poke Cake combines a moist chocolate cake base with luscious caramel sauce and fluffy whipped cream, sprinkled with Heath bar crumbles and mixed chocolate chips for added texture and flavor. Perfect for celebrations or a delightful dessert treat, this cake features a delicious poke technique that allows the caramel to soak deeply into the cake, creating an irresistibly rich and sweet experience.

Ingredients

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For the Cake

  • 15.25 ounces chocolate cake mix
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 3 eggs

For the Caramel and Topping

  • 2/3 cup caramel sauce (divided)
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup Heath bar crumbles
  • 1/8 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1/8 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 1/8 teaspoon coarse kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350° F (175° C) to get it ready for baking the cake.
  2. Mix Cake Batter: In a large bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, water, melted butter, and eggs. Stir for 2-3 minutes with a spoon until the batter is smooth and well mixed.
  3. Prepare Baking Dish: Using parchment paper or plastic wrap, coat the 9×13-inch baking dish with any leftover melted butter to prevent sticking.
  4. Pour Batter: Transfer the prepared cake batter evenly into the buttered baking dish.
  5. Bake Cake: Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 30-39 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool Cake: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool for at least 60 minutes on a cooling rack or sheet.
  7. Poke Cake: Using the end of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the surface of the cooled cake to allow the caramel to seep in.
  8. Drizzle Caramel: Pour 1/3 cup of caramel sauce evenly over the cake, letting it fill the holes.
  9. Make Whipped Cream: In a large bowl, combine the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Using a hand mixer, whip for 4-7 minutes until stiff peaks form. The whipped cream should be firm and not move when the bowl is shaken.
  10. Spread Whipped Cream: Spread the freshly whipped cream evenly over the top of the cooled cake, ensuring it covers the entire surface.
  11. Add More Caramel: Drizzle another 1/3 cup of caramel sauce over the whipped cream layer.
  12. Decorate: Sprinkle the top with Heath bar crumbles, dark chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips, and a light dusting of coarse kosher salt to enhance flavor.
  13. Serve: Serve the cake immediately or refrigerate and serve the following day for enhanced flavor melding.

Notes

  • You can substitute store-bought caramel sauce with homemade caramel if preferred for a richer flavor.
  • Ensure the cake is completely cooled before poking and adding caramel to prevent melting the whipped cream.
  • For a thicker whipped cream, chill the mixing bowl and beaters beforehand.
  • To keep the cake fresh, store it covered in the refrigerator and consume within 3 days.
  • Adding a pinch of coarse kosher salt on top balances the sweetness perfectly.

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