Heath Bar Poke Cake Recipe
This indulgent Heath Bar Poke Cake combines the rich flavors of German chocolate cake with warm caramel and hot fudge toppings, studded with crunchy crushed Heath bars and finished with a smooth layer of Cool Whip. Perfect for chocolate lovers looking for a quick and impressive dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
German Chocolate Cake
- 1 box German Chocolate Cake Mix (plus ingredients required on the box, typically eggs, oil, and water)
Toppings
- 1 jar Caramel Ice Cream Topping (about 12 oz)
- 1 jar Hot Fudge Ice Cream Topping (about 12 oz)
- 3 Heath Bars, crushed
- 1 large tub Cool Whip (approximately 8 oz)
Instructions
- Prepare and Bake Cake: Preheat the oven according to the German chocolate cake box instructions. Prepare the cake batter following the package directions and pour it into a greased 9 x 13 inch baking pan. Bake the cake as directed until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Poke Holes in Cake: Once the cake is hot from the oven, use the handle of a wooden spoon or a similar utensil to poke holes evenly all across the surface of the cake to allow the toppings to soak in.
- Add Warm Toppings: Warm both the caramel and hot fudge ice cream toppings slightly in the microwave until they are pourable but not too hot, then evenly drizzle them over the entire surface of the cake so they seep into the holes.
- Sprinkle Heath Bars: Immediately sprinkle two of the crushed Heath bars evenly over the cake to allow them to stick to the toppings while warm. Allow the cake to cool completely at room temperature.
- Finish with Cool Whip and Heath Bars: Once cooled, spread the entire surface of the cake with the Cool Whip tub. Finally, sprinkle the remaining crushed Heath bar pieces evenly over the top for a crunchy garnish.
- Serve: Slice and serve this rich and decadent poke cake. Enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure to poke holes while cake is still warm so the toppings soak in thoroughly.
- If you prefer, crushed Heath bars can be substituted with similar buttery toffee candy bars.
- For best results, allow the cake to cool completely before adding Cool Whip to prevent it from melting.
- This cake can be refrigerated after assembling and tastes great chilled.
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