Chocolate Caramel Poke Cake

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Chocolate Caramel Poke Cake

If you want an easy dessert recipe, try this Chocolate Caramel Poke Cake. It takes a basic boxed cake mix and turns it into a decadent, showstopping treat!

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Servings: Servings

Calories: 519kcal

Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

1 13.25-ounce box Chocolate cake mix made according to package directions except use milk instead of water
¾ cup caramel sauce
1 16-ounce container cool whip or chocolate frosting
¾ cup chocolate chips
¾ cup caramel chips
cooking spray

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9x9” cake pan with non-stick cooking spray.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, milk, vegetable oil and eggs. Whisk together until fully blended.
Once blended completely, pour the cake mixture into the cake pan and bake for 33-38 minutes or a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
When Cake has completed bake time, remove from the oven and place on the cooling surface.
Immediately after removing cake from the oven, begin to poke your holes into the cake. You will want to poke approximately one hole every ½-1 inch across cake in both directions. Start from the top and make your way to the very bottom of the cake pan.
Once all of your holes have been poked, pour your caramel sauce over the cake. Spread evenly so that the caramel sauce drips into each hole.
Allow your cake to cool completely before continuing to the next step.
Once your cake has cooled, cover the surface with cool whip or chocolate icing, spreading evenly. Some chocolate icing may seep into the holes as well.
Top cake with your mix of chocolate and caramel chips.
Cut a serving of cake and serve immediately.

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Notes

Store your caramel and chocolate cake tightly covered with plastic wrap or in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
Microwave your caramel sauce to thin it out. This will make pouring it over the cake easier.
Garnish the finished chocolate caramel poke cake with more goodies like chopped nuts or candy bars.

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