Description
Indulge in the rich, velvety layers of this Double Chocolate Caramel Poke Cake, where each bite reveals a moist chocolate cake infused with luscious caramel. The combination of creamy chocolate frosting and a drizzle of caramel creates a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate, leaving you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- Cake:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- Caramel Filling:
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
- Frosting:
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Garnish:
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes.
- Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the top of the cake, about 1 inch apart.
- In a small bowl, mix the caramel sauce and sweetened condensed milk, then pour it evenly over the cake, allowing it to seep into the holes.
- Let the cake cool completely, then prepare the frosting by beating together cocoa powder, softened butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the chocolate frosting over the cooled cake and top with chocolate chips and a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Notes
- This cake can be made a day in advance; just store it covered in the refrigerator.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For a lighter version, substitute the chocolate cake mix with a gluten-free cake mix.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of the cake)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30 grams
- Sodium: 250 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 milligrams
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