Description
This Snickers Poke Cake is a decadent dessert loaded with chocolate, caramel, and peanuts—just like your favorite candy bar! With a moist chocolate cake base, gooey caramel sauce, and a whipped topping covered in Snickers pieces, every bite is pure indulgence. Perfect for parties, birthdays, or any occasion that calls for a rich and satisfying treat!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box: eggs, oil, water)
- 1 can (400 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 200 g (1 cup) caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 100 g (1/2 cup) chocolate fudge sauce
For the Topping:
- 200 g (1 cup) heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 Snickers bars, chopped
- 50 g (1/4 cup) chopped salted peanuts (optional)
- Additional caramel and chocolate sauce for drizzling
Instructions
🍰 Bake the Cake:
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Prepare the Cake:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to the package instructions and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (about 25-30 minutes).
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Poke the Cake:
- Once the cake is baked, let it cool for 5 minutes.
- Using the handle of a wooden spoon or a large straw, poke holes all over the top of the cake.
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Add the Filling:
- Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the cake, allowing it to seep into the holes.
- Then, drizzle the caramel sauce and chocolate fudge sauce over the top.
- Gently spread with a spatula if needed to fill all the holes.
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Cool Completely:
- Let the cake cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
🍫 Prepare the Topping:
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Make Whipped Cream:
- In a bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Alternatively, you can use 500 ml (2 cups) of store-bought whipped topping.
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Spread the Topping:
- Evenly spread the whipped cream over the cooled cake.
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Add Snickers and Peanuts:
- Sprinkle the chopped Snickers bars and salted peanuts over the top of the whipped cream.
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Drizzle Sauces:
- Finish with generous drizzles of caramel and chocolate sauce for an extra decadent touch.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions:
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- For extra indulgence, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.
Notes
- Make Ahead: You can make this cake 1-2 days in advance. It actually tastes better as the flavors meld together!
- Storage: Keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.