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Heath Bar Poke Cake

Heath Bar Poke Cake
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Heath Bar Poke Cake is a rich and gooey dessert featuring a moist yellow cake soaked with luscious caramel sauce and sweetened condensed milk, topped with whipped cream and crushed Heath Bars for a perfect balance of creamy sweetness and crunchy toffee. Ideal for any occasion, this easy-to-make cake brings indulgent flavors and textures using simple pantry staples.

Ingredients

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For the Cake

  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • Eggs (as required by cake mix instructions)
  • Oil (as required by cake mix instructions)

For the Filling

  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • Caramel sauce (enough to fill poke holes, about 1 cup)

Toppings

  • 1 container whipped topping (about 8 oz)
  • 4–5 Heath Bars, crushed

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cake: Bake the yellow cake in a 9×13-inch pan according to the box instructions, mixing in the specified amount of eggs and oil for a moist finish. Bake until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let the cake cool slightly but keep it warm enough to poke holes easily.
  2. Poke the Cake: Using the handle of a wooden spoon or a similar tool, poke small holes all over the surface of the cake about an inch apart. This allows the caramel filling to soak deeply into the cake, infusing every bite with gooey richness.
  3. Pour in the Caramel Sauce: Drizzle caramel sauce evenly across the cake, filling all the holes made to ensure the caramel seeps through and blends beautifully with the cake for luscious pockets of flavor.
  4. Add Sweetened Condensed Milk: Slowly pour sweetened condensed milk over the cake’s surface, allowing it to fill additional spaces and add creamy sweetness. Spread gently if needed to cover all parts of the cake evenly.
  5. Top with Whipped Cream and Heath Bars: Spread an even layer of whipped topping over the cake. Finally, generously sprinkle crushed Heath Bars on top to deliver a signature toffee crunch and irresistible appearance.

Notes

  • Poke the holes while the cake is still warm to ensure the caramel and condensed milk soak in better.
  • Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours after assembling to allow flavors to meld and the cake to firm up.
  • Use high-quality, thick caramel sauce for the best rich flavor.
  • Crush Heath Bars finely to spread evenly without overwhelming each bite.
  • Serve chilled; slice with a sharp knife for clean pieces.

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Keywords: Heath Bar, Poke Cake, Toffee Cake, Caramel Cake, Easy Dessert, Gooey Cake

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