There must be something in the water, because within the past year Matt and I have had no less than 10 baby showers/baby gift shopping that we’ve had to do!
Last night, it was my turn to make dinner for my friend Ashely and her husband, who just had a baby. For the main course I made aunt Jolene’s chicken enchiladas, spanish rice, ranch style beans and a side salad with Catalina dressing.
Is is crazy that when making meals for friends, the first thing that comes into my mind is dessert? LOL. I knew Ashely was a big fan of poke cakes, so this Heath Bar Poke Cake immediately came to mind!
I’ve never been much of a cake fan, that is….unless it is loaded with icing so as to cover up the dryness of the cake. I can’t stand dry cakes….so poke cakes are the perfect solution in yielding a moist cake!! 🙂
As for poke cakes, here are a few of my favorites: My friend Katie makes a great chocolate poke drizzled in vanilla Jell-O pudding and topped with crushed Oreos. Yum!!! Then there’s this awesome Classic Vanilla Tres Leche Cake that my mom requested for her birthday last year.
Finally…. I just discovered the recipe for this Heath Bar Poke cake when Matt and I had dinner over at a friends house just a few weeks ago. What I like about this cake is that it is super easy to make, it’s sweet, and the Heath milk chocolate toffee bits add a nice crunch atop the Cool Whip frosting. Delicious!!!!
Do you have a favorite poke cake combination? Let me know!
- 1 chocolate cake mix (I used Duncan Hines milk chocolate)
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 12-ounce) jar caramel sauce
- 8 ounces Cool Whip
- 1/2 of a 1 (8-ounce) package Heath milk chocolate toffee bits
- Bake chocolate cake according to box instructions in a 9 x 13-inch cake pan.
- While cake is still hot, immediately poke holes all over the top of the cake. You can use the end of a wooden spoon, a skewer, the tines of a fork, etc.
- Slowly pour the can of condensed milk all over the top of the cake, making sure to drizzle it evenly all over the top. Then pour the caramel sauce all over the cake.
- After the cake has cooled completely, spread Cool Whip over the top of the cake. Decorate with Heath milk chocolate toffee bits.
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The banana pudding poke cake on Pintrest is amazing!! Will have to try this one!
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Can’t wait to try the banana pudding one. Thanks!!
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Hi Lauren! I tried this today for a family party. It was real easy and everyone loved it!
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So glad to hear! Hope you’re doing well!!
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Have you ever thought about drinking some of your friends water???
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You are so funny!
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My gramma made this cake all the time. However she made it with German chocolate cake instead of the chocolate! So yummy!!!
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That sounds delicious. Next time I make this, I’ll have to try German Chocolate!
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Love this cake! I’ve been making it for birthdays for years now, however instead of using the Carmel I use hot fudge. And when I’m feeling a little indecisive I do half and half lol
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Sounds delicious, thanks for sharing!
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I make a strawberry poke cake with strawberry jello over a white cake, cool whip and cream cheese mixed and spread over top, then fresh strawberries and strawberry glaze over top of that! Soooo good!!
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I made this yesterday for a family get together, and it was awesome, even with a mistake on my part (I had to make my own caramel since I forgot to buy it – and it was too thick). Even though it has sweetened condensed milk AND caramel, it wasn’t overly sweet, but incredibly moist. Thank you for sharing!
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So glad you enjoyed it!
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I make a chocolate tiramisu cake. Using a chocolate cake, pour a syrup of hot water, instant coffee, sugar and Kahlua. Top with whipped cream and mascapone cheese. Use chocolate curls for garnish. This is unbelievable and always a hit at holiday parties. I just whip the whipped cream until almost stiff , add one container of mascapone cheese, vanilla and top.
It is so rich. Everyone will think that you got the cake at an Italian bakery.
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I need to make this ahead of time for Thanksgiving. Do you refrigerate this cake?
I’ve made it for my husband when we met and he thinks I’m a genius 😂 HE LOVES IT.
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