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Heath Bar Poke Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Charlotte
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Description

This indulgent Heath Bar Poke Cake features a rich German Chocolate base with gooey caramel and hot fudge fillings, topped generously with whipped cream and crunchy Heath bar pieces. It’s a crowd-pleasing dessert that combines decadent chocolate and toffee flavors in a moist, luscious cake perfect for parties and celebrations.

Ingredients

Scale

Cake

  • 1 box German Chocolate Cake Mix (plus ingredients required on the box: eggs, oil, water)

Toppings and Fillings

  • 1 jar (14 oz) Caramel Ice Cream Topping
  • 1 jar (14 oz) Hot Fudge Ice Cream Topping
  • 3 Heath Bars, crushed
  • 1 large tub (8 oz) Cool Whip Whipped Topping

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cake batter: Preheat your oven according to the instructions on the German Chocolate cake mix box. Prepare the cake batter by combining the cake mix with the specified ingredients as directed on the box.
  2. Bake the cake: Pour the prepared batter evenly into a 9 x 13 inch baking pan. Bake the cake according to the box instructions until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  3. Poke holes in the cake: While the cake is still hot, use the handle of a wooden spoon or a skewer to poke holes evenly across the entire surface of the cake. This allows the toppings to seep into the cake for maximum flavor.
  4. Add caramel and fudge toppings: Warm both the caramel and hot fudge ice cream toppings slightly until pourable but not hot. Pour each topping evenly over the surface of the cake, making sure to fill the holes for a moist, gooey texture.
  5. Sprinkle crushed Heath bars: Sprinkle 2 of the crushed Heath bars evenly over the caramel and fudge layer. Allow the cake to cool completely to set the toppings.
  6. Apply whipped topping and garnish: Once the cake is fully cooled, spread the entire surface evenly with the Cool Whip whipped topping. Finish by sprinkling the remaining crushed Heath bar pieces on top.
  7. Serve: Cut into squares and serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy the irresistible combination of chocolate, caramel, fudge, and toffee crunch!

Notes

  • If you prefer, substitute homemade chocolate cake instead of the box mix for a scratch version.
  • Allow the caramel and hot fudge toppings to cool slightly after warming to avoid melting the whipped topping when assembling.
  • This cake is best served within 2-3 days and stored covered in the refrigerator.
  • For a thicker poke, poke deep holes and add additional caramel or fudge toppings.
  • Crushing the Heath bars finely helps distribute the toffee bits more evenly on the cake surface.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Heath Bar Poke Cake, German Chocolate Cake, Caramel Cake, Ice Cream Toppings Cake, Easy Poke Cake

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