Another D’OH! Wow, that cake looks fantastic. In a small bowl, mix together sweetened condensed milk and melted chocolate. (I wish I could remember what it uses instead of Heath Bar! The children’s expressions perfectly describe the experience of devouring this cake. Go see it, but be prepared to sob, seriously. It is so easy to make and so moist and delicious. Start by baking a German Chocolate Cake according to package directions. 01.20.2013. I love these old recipes. Then sheer bliss after your first bite. This looks seriously dangerous, and amazing! (The mixture will thicken slightly) Sarah T. Place 1/4 cup of the chocolate syrup on top of the cake. 01.21.2013, I made this for my son’s birthday last weekend, but used crushed butterfinger’s instead. I asked my Mom what I could bring to contribute, and she suggested dessert. The past two days have been in the glorious 50s but this morning, without warning, we woke up to big fat flakes swirling around, accumulating like they own the place. High this weekend was taking my nephew tubing at Sleepy Hollow last night just before the weather got cold and nasty! Easy Boston Cream Poke Cake. It’s SO good that is actually better known by a different “rated R” name but, in an effort to stay out of my email subscribers’ spam inbox, I shall call it Easy Chocolate Poke Cake, mmkay? Ben extended his deepest condolences but I know he only halfway means it. Sprinkle the mini chocolate chips on the top of the chocolate syrup and whipped topping. Combine milk & lemon juice and set aside. Dropping an entire box of barely-used rigatoni on the kitchen floor while trying to organize the pantry Saturday morning. Make frosting: In … Poke … Scoop out the remaining jar of hot fudge into the whipped topping. Combine the pudding mix with the confectioners' sugar and gradually stir in the milk. I saw this cake and thought to myself….that’s not what we call it! Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 01.20.2013. Rating: Unrated 12 By ... Chocolate pudding 'poke' cake is topped with creamy chocolate pudding and a layer of toasted marshmallows for a treat everyone will love. ), The recipe for Easy Chocolate Poke Cake is actually hers back from the 80s. This decadent poke cake is topped with whipped topping, salted caramel sauce, mini chocolate chips, and chopped … The fam hasn’t been able to get together since New Years, so we all congregated for lunch at my parent’s house this afternoon. We call it ‘Better Than Recess Cake’ for the sake of our nieces and nephews’ ears. I don’t taste a difference in flavor between regular and light, so that’s why I used it. 01.20.2013. Try one of these delicious poke cake recipes that are poked full of extra flavor! So good! 01.27.2013, Lisa Kimberly :) My willpower goes out the window when it comes to moderation and that cake. MAKE THIS! Looks great and I cannot believe how big those kids are getting! Line an 8-inch pan with parchment, and set aside. My mom use to make that cake for my birthday – we call it Health Bar Cake. Just couldn’t bring myself to do it. 02.25.2013, This is great… i added coconut flakes to the the top, to make it a German chocolate poke cake…wonderful. LOL. And your Mom seems like a woman who likes nothing better than to have her family around, and happy. 02.07.2013. It was DELICIOUS! Poke cakes are so simple to make and you get so much flavor in each bite. Scoop out the remaining jar of hot fudge into the whipped topping. Bek @ Crave 01.22.2013. Cook Time 25 minutes. 01.21.2013. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Make a rich and moist chocolate cake for your next party. Your email address will not be published. I love these posts about your family meals – looks like so much fun! I have a delicious curried pumpkin soup that I bet you’d like too. Next drizzle on a 14oz can sweetened condensed milk, and a 12oz jar of caramel topping. vbrunmeier@sbcglobal.net 01.20.2013. Spread cool whip over cooled cake then top with heath pieces. A home run dessert every time! Low point… Reading this and missing my friend and all my family. ;), Bonnie This is my new favorite soup because it was absolutely delicious, with perfect amount of spice and easy and healthy! Not good for my diet. ;) She actually makes it much healthier by using applesauce instead of the oil (I ALWAYS do this – I think it makes it moister) & fat-free sweetened condensed milk & caramel syrup & light cool whip. Using the bottom end of a spoon, poke holes all throughout and over the cake. Haha! 1 can Caramel Sweetened Condensed Milk or Sweetened Condensed Milk 12 oz or 4 1/2 cups Whipped Cream Topping Caramel Sauce or Salted Caramel Sauce Make a chocolate cake from scratch or from a boxed mix. :-), Julie And that’s just the case here. Erin In a large bowl, add in one 8 oz. 01.21.2013. my yellow cake version uses bananas, crushed pineapple, instant pudding. I took it out upside down and the contents rained out, shattering all over the tile, reaching every corner of the kitchen. Get the latest dessert recipes in your inbox PLUS a bonus baking substitutions chart! I swear she talks about Iowa like its Hawaii. Finger lickin’ good and an awesome dish to feed a crowd. 01.27.2013. are you supposed to mix the condensed milk and caramel together first? Maybe it’s an Iowa thing, so yummy too!!!! In a large mixing bowl, add in the box cake mix, vegetable oil, eggs, chocolate pudding and sour cream. Adrian Oh my goodness, I cried the ENTIRE movie. You hit the nail on then head. I live in Ames, so I was very excited to find this site a couple of days ago. I’m kind of obsessed with it. Sheer bliss. Let it cool for 10 minutes then use the bottom of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the cake, about halfway down. SKILL LEVEL. Andrea Next, in a large bowl whisk together all of the … Eating Easy Chocolate Poke Cake for dessert! Using the back of a wooden spoon, poke 4 rows of 4 holes in the cake, making 16 holes total. Jonathan Boulton. My high for the weekend was spending q time with my man and my dogs. https://recipesfoodandcooking.com/2018/03/14/german-chocolate-poke-cake container and another ½ of an 8 oz container of whipped topping. Just follow this easy chocolate poke cake recipe using HERSHEY'S SIMPLY 5 Syrup. 01.21.2013, hannah My low was the half-inch of snow we woke up to this morning! 01.22.2013. Alli Dena 01.20.2013. Remove pound cake from wrapper; place cake on serving plate. How to make poke cake? This picture pretty much captures both Finn and Evie’s moods today – joyful! Cover and place into the fridge. Oh the humanity! Seems like I should just go for the full calorie onslaught at this point. You can do whatever you prefer! It is INSANE. Chocolate Nutella Poke Cake by Chelsea’s Messy Apron This poke cake gets topped with a homemade Nutella mousse that is fairly simple to make, but a bit finicky. Mix one of the pudding mixes with the 2 cups of milk in a medium bowl. It was still edible though so I guess that’s a plus! The thing that made me really mad? Let it cool for 10 minutes then use the bottom of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the cake, about halfway down. This party favorite recipe is a natural make ahead dessert recipe too. But then again, I am pretty much a sucker for anything dessert-related ;). ;). :D. I hope you had a wonderful weekend! The “Better Than _ _ _ Cake” was the most-requested! This Oreo Poke Cake is such a fun, easy … From decadent chocolate cakes to fruity summer desserts, there are plenty of delicious cake recipes to choose from. If you’re not familiar, a poke cake is a sheet cake wherein you poke holes all over the cake to allow the filling to seep down into every bite. I have a serious sweet tooth and this Chocolate Caramel Poke Cake does not disappoint. Mix with a hand mixer until incorporated. container and another 1/2 of an 8 oz container of whipped topping. Not only did I mess up the recipe but I made a huge mess in the kitchen and wasted about 4 eggs. Microwave for … I toyed around with the idea of making a fancy citrus dessert, then said to hell with it and made this crowd-pleasing, chocolaty, ooey-gooey, decadent cake instead. We had the same dessert today at our family Sunday dinner. Still mind-blowingly awesome! 01.20.2013. Chocolate caramel poke cake. My mom cleans up the name, too – she calls if “Grandkids Favorite Cake”. So good! Keep your eyes posted round my blog- you’ve sparked a crazy post idea. That one goes into the monthly rotation, now. Store in the fridge! Leianna Or just pour them separately into the holes? I’ve made it into cupcakes and cookies. AN ELITE CAFEMEDIA FOOD PUBLISHER. no matter what you call it or what part of the country you’re from; it’s diffently a ‘Girdle Buster Cake’ Looking for a cheap and easy dessert? 01.20.2013. Potatoes and Pilates That was awful to clean up! 01.20.2013. Poke 25 to 30 holes down through … Basically you can use any topping your little heart desires. Cathy Use an offset spatula spatula or the back of a spoon to spread the caramel over the cake and into the holes. Pour a majority of the remaining caramel sauce over the top of the cake, reserving about 1/3 cup to decorate with later. :) That looks insanely amazing! Then, combine sweetened condensed milk with Nutella and pour over the top of the still warm cake so it soaks into the cake. Another high point? Make sure you use cold heavy cream straight from the fridge, and go slow when melting your chocolate and Nutella together. Snow is his jam! Copyright 2020 Iowa Girl Eats. 01.21.2013, I`m just wondering what is so “German” about the mix? Jill ha! 01.21.2013. I soo want a steam mop after seeing you rave about yours – your making cleaning sound like fun! written by Vera Z. August 26, 2015. 3. Get the recipe from Delish. Seriously so good you won’t even care though. This cake looks so good! 01.20.2013. Brittney When my family is planning a get-together, I can count on three or four people asking if I’m bringing this chocolate peanut butter poke cake. Rich chocolate cake with drizzles of cookies and cream pudding, topped with fluffy whipped cream and chopped Oreo cookies! My Mom made a big crock pot full of BBQ Pulled Pork which she slow cooked for 12 hours then shredded and topped with BBQ sauce. In a microwave safe bowl, add 1/2 cup nutella and 1/2 cup chocolate chips. LOL. Haha, yep, that’s what I meant by it’s “R rated” name! Just out of curiosity, why light cool whip after sweetened condensed milk and caramel sauce? This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. The sweetened condensed milk and caramel seep into the holes in the cake, making it moist, creamy, and mind-melting. Evil, yet delicious. All rights reserved. When it comes to easy cake recipes, this chocolate poke cake is at the top of my list. :) I have never made it myself though, and for good reason–I’d eat the whole thing in one sitting! This recipe is courtesy of Iowa Girl Eats, http://iowagirleats.com. Spread the fudge to be sure to fill the holes. :), Amy M HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE CAKE Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease & flour a 9×13 inch pan. Spread the cake batter into the prepared pan. I made it this weekend too! Log in. etc. Let the cake sit overnight for to give the syrup time to soak in – it's worth the wait! My best friend is from Iowa so I had to like you. Weird? Condensed milk drizzled through a cake. How to make Chocolate Poke Cake Bake the cake according to package directions using a 9×13-in. Soooooooo good!!!!! Microwave the mixture in 20 second increments until nice and smooth. your nephew and niece are absolutely adorable! Sadly, we lost her 1 1/2 years ago so I haven’t had it in a while. My other high of the weekend, making your Black Bean soup. On the side was green beans and some sort of Asian Ramen Slaw. Preheat oven to 350. I remember my mom making this cake for our neighbors’ anniversary when I was a pre-teen. Oh, and I omitted the condensed milk, for no other reason than it grossed me out. Place sweetened condensed milk and chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl. Love that cake!! Tag @lifeloveandsugar on Instagram and hashtag it #lifeloveandsugar. Chill Time 2 hours. Place into the preheated oven. Heat one 11.75 oz jar of fudge for about 45 seconds. 01.20.2013, Looks like it was afun weekend! Find easy to make recipes and browse photos, reviews, tips and more. Then, I continued reading! Told my Iowan friend about you too. You don't want batter on your toothpick. 01.21.2013, Oh man I forgot all about this “naughty” cake! I’ve made a few cakes like that. This cake is called Mud-N-Snow Tire cake at our house. Welcome! Ooooh, this cake. Jane I’m a Midwestern wife and Mama, and after being diagnosed with Celiac Disease in 2013 I began sharing delicious and approachable gluten-free recipes made with everyday, in-season ingredients. 01.20.2013. What a fun day! Brittany | Life of a Bama Girl 01.20.2013. Pour the peanut butter mixture over the cake and set until the cake has absorbed as much of the mixture as it can. 01.20.2013. and eating lunch with these two rugrats this afternoon. ;), Amanda Anyone else know this as “Better than Sex” cake? Maybe that’s just an Illinois thing ;-) But really, it’s…um…it’s pretty darn good. I don’t know how many times I’ve swallowed my spit reading this post. 01.21.2013. oooo I love that you guys add the condensed milk and the jar of caramel! This post may contain Amazon or other affiliate links. Allow to cool slightly then use the bottom of a wooden spoon to poke holes halfway through cake, all over. A light, yet fudgy chocolate poke cake is made richer by pouring a jar of hot fudge over top before adding a thick layer of chocolate mousse-like frosting to make an AMAZING Easy Triple Chocolate Fudge Cake. 01.21.2013. The drizzle on top is so decadent and caramel and chocolate fans will go crazy over this cake. Trust me. Erin They are so simple and everyone always loves them. Also known as Better then Sex Cake around our house as well. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl Send it the WI way next time please? Poke large holes into the cake with large straws. Very good times! Poke the holes all the way to the bottom of the cake (see video above recipe). If you don’t have a chocolate cake mix, use a white or yellow one and stir in 3 tablespoons of baking cocoa. 01.20.2013. I’ll be reading you. And yeah, I love this cake so much I can’t actually make it – otherwise I eat like 90% of it myself in one day! 01.20.2013. I wish I had snow like you guys did. Haha. Low: it’s already Sunday afternoon and I can feel the end-of-weekend blues creeping up on me! I would have to make it to take to a party or something because it wouldn’t stand a chance in my house :) Also your niece and nephew are just too cute! ColleenB. Pour mixture into the holes. 01.20.2013. I bet it would taste even better! readeatcreate.com, Nicole @ Fruit 'N' Fitness :), Nancy And yes, hurray for “Mom Days”! Genius. 01.20.2013. 1 box Chocolate Cake Mix with ingredients called out, baked, but still hot/warm. Prepare and bake cake as directed on box. Only I used white cake because my daughter requested it and didn’t have caramel so drizzled hot fudge sauce over it instead. Freeze cake for 30 minutes, to slightly solidify the topping. 01.20.2013. Some of the mixture will still stay on top, which is okay. Place ¼ cup of the chocolate syrup on top of the cake. ), Iowa Girl Eats Thank you. Melt the chocolate … Highs: discovering Temple Run 2, watching five episodes of Homeland (so addicted even though Carrie drives me nuts sometimes), chomping on Whiskey Walnut Bars, and bringing my husband for his first visit to the Latin King (whoa, good weekend!) Love seeing all of the cute family photos! You can also use the round handle of a slotted spoon if you happen to have one on hand. And I really MUST try this recipe for our next family gathering! Iowa Girl Eats Thank you, Mandy! Stir and pour into the large holes that you made into the cake. Next drizzle on a 14oz can sweetened condensed milk. Tammy It’s simple, quick and made with minimal ingredients. The spilled pasta made me think of a time I dropped a full pot of chili I was carrying to the table. This recipe is being saved for the next time I need something special to share. Some high points? Haha–When I was a teller, our supervisor would bake for us on our birthdays. Amy (If there are any haha!! Oh, I guess this would be a good time to mention that this dessert is not diet-friendly in any way shape or form. With all the calories, anyway, why not use freshly whipped cream in place of Cool Whip (chemicals)? It was good without it, though. kim@hungryhealthygirl 01.20.2013. Place a toothpick into the center of the cake and if moist crumbs come out it's done. Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes. 01.21.2013. I made this for a super bowl party and was the hit of the party! 27 of 30. Bake the cake in the prepared pan according to the package instructions. Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health 01.20.2013. We are new to our community and I miss these wonderful get togetherness that always involve food. So chocolately. Butterbeer Poke Cake So easy a muggle could do it! 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