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Decadent Snickers Poke Cake Recipe

Decadent Snickers Poke Cake Recipe


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  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 13 1x

Description

Indulgent Snickers poke cake delights chocolate and caramel enthusiasts with rich layers of flavor. Creamy pudding, chopped candy bars, and smooth frosting create a memorable dessert you’ll crave again and again.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 box devil’s food cake mix
  • Ingredients for cake mix (as specified on package)
  • 14 oz (397 g) sweetened condensed milk
  • 12.25 oz (347 g) caramel ice cream topping
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup chocolate chips
  • 3 Snickers candy bars (1.86 oz or 53 g each), chopped
  • ⅓ cup peanuts, chopped
  • Caramel sauce, for drizzling
  • Chocolate sauce, for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Cake Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F and craft devil’s food cake in a 9×13-inch pan following package instructions, ensuring smooth batter and even distribution.
  2. Caramel Infusion: Blend condensed milk and caramel topping into a harmonious mixture while cake bakes, creating a rich, cohesive liquid.
  3. Cake Modification: Once cake emerges from oven, immediately perforate its warm surface with strategic fork punctures, establishing channels for maximum flavor absorption.
  4. Moisture Integration: Pour caramel-milk mixture across cake’s landscape, guaranteeing complete penetration into every minute crevice, then allow complete cooling to room temperature.
  5. Chocolate Enhancement: Sprinkle chocolate chips across cooled cake surface, creating delectable chocolate pockets that promise bursts of sweetness.
  6. Cream Construction: Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a chilled bowl until achieving voluminous, sturdy peaks with luxurious texture.
  7. Flavor Fusion: Gently fold chopped Snickers bars into whipped cream, maintaining its delicate, airy structure while introducing additional flavor complexity.
  8. Topping Application: Spread Snickers-enhanced cream uniformly across cake’s surface, creating a smooth, enticing layer that promises indulgence.
  9. Final Embellishment: Garnish with chopped peanuts, then artfully drizzle caramel and chocolate sauces, transforming the dessert into a visual and gustatory masterpiece.
  10. Flavor Maturation: Refrigerate assembled cake, allowing ingredients to meld and topping to set firmly before serving, enhancing overall taste experience.

Notes

  • Cake Base Prep: Pierce the warm cake thoroughly with a fork to create channels for maximum caramel and milk absorption, ensuring deep flavor penetration.
  • Cooling Strategy: Let the cake cool completely at room temperature before adding toppings to prevent cream from melting and maintain structural integrity.
  • Cream Whipping Technique: Use a chilled bowl and whip heavy cream to stiff peaks for a stable, voluminous topping that holds its shape beautifully.
  • Decorative Finishing: Drizzle caramel and chocolate sauces just before serving to maintain sauce definition and prevent soaking into the cream layer.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 13
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 30 g
  • Sodium: 250 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 40 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 50 mg