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A slice of Heath Bar Poke Cake topped with whipped cream and crushed candy pieces, served on a white plate with caramel sauce visible.
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Heath Bar Poke Cake

The easiest way to make a chocolate cake that gets talked about long after the last slice is gone.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Cooling Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 467kcal
Author: Laura

Ingredients

  • 1 Devil’s Food Chocolate Cake Mix
  • 3 eggs --your cake mix may call for less, use the box for instructions
  • 1/2 oil --your cake mix may call for more or less, use the box for instructions
  • 1 cup water --your cake mix may call for more or less, use the box for instructions
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
  • 12 ounces caramel ice cream topping
  • 8 ounces Cool Whip thawed
  • 8 ounces Heath Bar Baking Bits

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C)
  • Lightly coat a 9x13-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray, set aside
  • mix cake according to the box directions
  • Pour the prepared cake batter into the pan and bake according to the package directions for a 9x13-inch cake
  • Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; if it comes out clean, remove the cake from the oven
  • Use the end of a wooden spoon or a chopstick to poke holes all over the cake, about ½ inch apart
    A Heath Bar Poke Cake baked in a white rectangular pan with evenly spaced holes poked across the chocolatey surface.
  • Pour the sweetened condensed milk over the hot cake, allowing it to soak into the holes
    Sweetened condensed milk is being poured from a can over a Heath Bar Poke Cake, filling the holes in its rich chocolate surface.
  • Pour the caramel sauce over the cake, ensuring even coverage
    Caramel sauce being poured over a Heath Bar Poke Cake with holes and a white glaze, creating an irresistible dessert.
  • Set the cake aside to cool completely to room temperature
  • Once cooled, spread the Cool Whip evenly over the cake
    A rectangular white baking dish filled with Heath Bar Poke Cake, topped with a thick, swirled layer of whipped cream.
  • Sprinkle Heath Bar bits generously over the top (use half the bag or more to preference)
    A rectangular white dish filled with whipped topping and sprinkled with chopped toffee bits on top makes this Heath Bar Poke Cake irresistible.
  • Slice and serve immediately
    A slice of Heath Bar Poke Cake topped with whipped cream, caramel sauce, and crushed candy pieces sits on a white plate.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 467kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 532mg | Potassium: 296mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 62g | Vitamin A: 207IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 190mg | Iron: 2mg