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Caramel Cream Poke Cake

🍰 🎉 💛 A creamy caramel mixture soaks into soft yellow cake before being topped with whipped cream and more CARAMEL! An EASY cake that's a guaranteed WINNER especially with caramel lovers!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
33 mins
Servings: 1 9x13-inch cake
Calories: 254 kcal
Course: Cake
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 16.50-ounce box yellow cake mix (I used Duncan Hines; see Notes below for homemade option)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 6 ounces Caramel Sundae Topping (I just eyeball it and use half of one 12-ounce jar)
  • 8 ounces whipped topping thawed (I used fat-free)
  • ⅓ cup salted caramel sauce for drizzling (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line a 9×13-inch pan with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray; set aside.
  2. Make cake according to package directions (likely adding 3 eggs, water, and oil) and bake as directed.
  3. While the cake bakes combine the heavy cream, caramel sundae topping, and whisk to combine; set aside.
  4. Remove cake from the oven when it’s done (probably about 23 to 28 minutes) and use a fork to poke holes all over the cake. I didn’t count but I estimate I poked the cake in about 100 places, evenly spaced over the surface.
  5. Slowly pour the caramel and cream mixture over the cake, taking your time to evenly distribute it. Place cake in the fridge for about 15 minutes to cool slightly before adding the whipped topping so it doesn’t melt.
  6. Remove cake from the fridge, evenly spread the whipped topping over the surface, and evenly drizzle with salted caramel sauce. Cover cake and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (overnight is best) before slicing and serving. Cake will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Notes

  • *If making the yellow cake from scratch: This is my gold standard yellow cake recipe. It's made in an 8-inch square pan so you'll need to double the recipe if using. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 254kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 20mg (7%) Sodium 272mg (11%) Sugar 20g (40%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 19x13-inch cake

Amount Per Serving

Calories 254

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 254kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 272mg 11%
Sugar 20g 40%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.