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Decadent Chocolate Poke Cake Recipe with Easy Caramel Drizzle

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A rich and moist chocolate poke cake infused with sweetened condensed milk and topped with a homemade buttery caramel drizzle, perfect for an indulgent yet easy dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box chocolate cake mix (about 15.25 oz / 432 g)
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup water (240 ml)
  • ½ cup vegetable oil (120 ml)
  • 1 can (14 oz / 396 g) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200 g)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (85 g), cut into pieces, room temperature
  • ½ cup heavy cream (120 ml), warmed
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt (optional)
  • Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, 3 large eggs, 1 cup water, and ½ cup vegetable oil. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth.
  3. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  4. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes until warm but not hot.
  5. Using a fork or skewer, poke holes all over the cake’s surface about 1 inch apart.
  6. Slowly drizzle the entire can of sweetened condensed milk evenly over the cake, allowing it to fill the holes.
  7. While the cake soaks, prepare the caramel: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 cup granulated sugar, stirring constantly until it melts into a smooth amber liquid.
  8. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 6 tablespoons butter until melted, then slowly add ½ cup warmed heavy cream, stirring constantly. Add ¼ teaspoon sea salt if desired.
  9. Return to low heat for 1-2 minutes to combine, then remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes until thickened but pourable.
  10. Drizzle the caramel evenly over the soaked cake. Serve warm or at room temperature with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired.

Notes

Do not skip poking holes in the cake to allow the sweetened condensed milk to soak in fully. Watch the caramel closely to avoid burning. Warm the cream before adding to the caramel to prevent seizing. Let the cake cool slightly before poking holes to avoid tearing. If caramel is too thick to drizzle, gently warm and add a splash of cream.

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