Here’s a sweet and indulgent Heaven Caramel Poke Cake recipe that’s soft, gooey, and irresistible. 🍰🍯
Ingredients (serves 8–10)
- 1 box yellow or white cake mix (plus ingredients called for on box)
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: sea salt or chopped pecans for topping
Instructions
- Bake the cake:
- Prepare cake mix according to package instructions.
- Bake in a 9×13-inch pan and let cool slightly.
- Poke the cake:
- Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the cake.
- Add the caramel filling:
- Mix sweetened condensed milk with 1/2 cup caramel sauce.
- Pour evenly over the cake, letting it seep into the holes.
- Whip the topping:
- Beat heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Spread over the cake.
- Finish:
- Drizzle extra caramel on top.
- Optional: sprinkle with sea salt or chopped pecans for extra flavor.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
💡 Tip: For an extra decadent version, add mini caramel candies or toffee bits on top of the whipped cream.
If you want, I can also make a super quick “no-bake” caramel poke cake hack that’s ready in under 15 minutes! Do you want me to do that?
