Description
This Heath Bar Poke Cake is a decadent dessert featuring a moist German Chocolate cake infused with rich caramel and hot fudge toppings. Crushed Heath Bars add a delightful crunch, and a creamy Cool Whip topping makes this treat irresistibly smooth and indulgent. Perfect for gatherings, this cake combines the best flavors and textures to satisfy any sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake
- 1 box German Chocolate Cake Mix (plus ingredients required on the box: usually eggs, oil, and water)
Toppings
- 1 jar Caramel Ice Cream Topping (about 12 oz)
- 1 jar Hot Fudge Ice Cream Topping (about 15 oz)
- 3 Heath Bars, crushed (approx. 3.5 oz each)
- 1 large tub Cool Whip (approximately 8 oz)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake Batter: Preheat your oven according to the German Chocolate cake mix box instructions. Prepare the cake batter by combining the cake mix with the required ingredients listed on the box, typically eggs, oil, and water, mixing until smooth.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the prepared batter evenly into a greased 9 x 13-inch baking pan. Bake the cake as directed on the box, usually for around 30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Poke the Cake: When the cake is still warm, use the handle of a wooden spoon or a skewer to poke holes all over the surface of the cake. This step allows the toppings to seep in and infuse the cake with flavor.
- Add Caramel and Fudge: Warm both the caramel and hot fudge ice cream toppings slightly to make them pourable. Evenly drizzle both sauces over the entire surface of the cake, allowing them to settle into the holes.
- Sprinkle Heath Bars and Cool: Sprinkle two of the crushed Heath bars evenly over the sauced cake. Let the cake cool completely to room temperature so the toppings set properly.
- Apply Cool Whip and Garnish: Once the cake has cooled, spread the entire tub of Cool Whip smoothly over the top. Finish by sprinkling the remaining crushed Heath bar pieces evenly over the whipped topping for garnish.
- Serve: Slice into 16 servings and enjoy this rich, layered dessert!
Notes
- Warm the caramel and fudge toppings gently in the microwave for 15-20 seconds to make pouring easier.
- Allow the cake to cool fully after adding toppings before spreading Cool Whip to prevent melting.
- For extra moisture, you can poke slightly larger holes if desired to let more sauce soak through.
- Store covered in the refrigerator and consume within 3-4 days for best freshness.
- Crushing Heath Bars finely helps distribute the crunch evenly; keep some slightly chunkier pieces for textural contrast.
