Now you can have your cake and candy too!
How to make Poke Cake!
When I was a younger, I remember drooling over Poke Cake. It was always a family favorite, and there’s a reason why. Poke cakes are moist, sweet and addicting. The fun thing about this kind of cake, is you can make it your own.
I decided to name this my Easy Candy Bar Poke Cake Recipe, because you can use YOUR favorite cake recipe and candy choice. If you are a chocolate fan, swap out the caramel sauce for chocolate and the yellow cake for chocolate cake.
My daughter wants to try a strawberry cake next with a berry preserve. I like the way this girl thinks! haha. So have fun mixing and matching cakes and candies. Make sure to let me know your favorite combos!
Easy Candy Bar Poke Cake Recipe
Directions
- Bake cake according to directions in a 9×13 baking pan.
- Let cake cool for about 5 minutes.
- Using the end of a wooden spoon , carefully poke holes in cake.
- Next, slowly pour sweetened condensed milk over the top of the cake, trying to get some in all the holes.
- Now pour the caramel topping evenly over the cake, also trying to get some in every hole.
- Spread cool whip evenly over the top of the cake and top with chopped candy bars. Cake may be served right away or stored in the refrigerator until ready to use.
When Grandpa was here on a visit, he got to try my Easy Candy Bar Poke Cake Recipe. Let’s just say Grandpa is a dessert expert. He gave it 2 thumbs up while he ate 2 pieces of cake! hehe
Hope you enjoy!
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Easy Candy Bar Poke Cake Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix and any ingredients required to make it
- 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 8 oz jar caramel topping
- 8 oz container cool whip
- 4 Heath Candy Bars chopped
Instructions
- Bake cake according to directions in a 9x13 baking pan.
- Let cake cool for about 5 minutes.
- Using the end of a wooden spoon , carefully poke holes in cake.
- Next, slowly pour sweetened condensed milk over the top of the cake, trying to get some in all the holes.
- Now pour the caramel topping evenly over the cake, also trying to get some in every hole.
- Spread cool whip evenly over the top of the cake and top with chopped candy bars. Cake may be served right away or stored in the refrigerator until ready to use.
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Nutrition Information:
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Here is what I used to make this Easy Candy Bar Poke Cake Recipe
Post updated September 2020
Sam says
I’ve never heard of poke cake in the uk but will give this recipe a try!
Corey says
I hope you love it Sam! It is so easy to make 😉
Laura B says
If Grandpa likes it, it must be good! We will give it a try too! 🙂
Tonya says
YUM!! Will try this over the weekend … thanks! ;0)
Penny says
Does the condensens milk make it smushy.
Corey says
It keeps it moist…not smushy 🙂
Kerri Hunter says
I have never heard of Poke cake before let alone tried it!!! It looks yummy will have to make some. Thanks for the recipe.
Stormie Kirksey says
My hubby is weird and doesn’t like chocolate so I make it w/strawberry jello. It taste like strawberry short cake. Poke cakes are awesome and delicious… I hope you try it, love it and share w/grandpa. Thank you for sharing your wonderful recipes and ideas <3
Jeanine says
Do you think it would be moist enough without the condensed milk? Is it crazy sweet with both poured into the cake?
Corey says
Sorry I can’t say Jeanine. I have only made it this way.
Susan says
Does it matter if Carmel is first, then the sweet condensed milk?
Corey says
Nope 🙂
Sherry says
Can I mix the caramel and condensed milk together before pouring?
Corey says
I have never done that before Sherry, so I don’t know for sure how well that would work
RMP says
May I use regular. Chocolate icing instead of the cool whip. My family doesn’t like cool whip.
Corey says
I have only make the recipe as written, so I can’t say for sure. But, I don’t see there being any issue with you using your favorite chocolate icing.