Name: Chocolate Caramel Poke Cake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 14 Servings
Cuisine: American

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February 11, 2026

Chocolate Caramel Poke Cake delivers all the indulgence of your favorite chocolate‑caramel candies, but wrapped up in a rich, ultra‑moist cake. And because it’s made as a poke cake, the whole process is wonderfully simple, just bake, pour, and let all that caramel goodness soak right in.

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Chocolate Caramel Poke Cake

Cake Mix Recipes Verified

Ingredients

WarningMilk and 6 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Follow the instructions on the back of the cake box to make the cake mix and bake it.

Remove from the oven and let cool for about 10 minutes. Then with the handle of a wooden spoon poke holes throughout the cake.

While the cake is still warm take one jar of the caramel sauce and pour it all over the top of the cake. Then set to the side and let cool completely.

While the cake is cooling make the chocolate buttercream frosting.

Then once the cake is cooled completely, spread the frosting over the cake.

Sprinkle the mini chocolate chips on top of the frosting. Then sprinkle the chopped pecans on top of the mini chocolate chips.

Drizzle the second jar of caramel sauce on top of the nuts.

Now you are ready to serve this delicious dessert.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Caramel Penetration Technique 💧
Use the handle of a wooden spoon to create deeper, more evenly spaced holes in the cake, ensuring maximum caramel distribution throughout each slice.
Cooling is Crucial 🧊
Allow the cake to cool completely before adding caramel sauce to prevent it from becoming too thin and running off the cake's surface.
Toasted Pecan Upgrade 🥜
Lightly toast the pecans before chopping and sprinkling to enhance their nutty flavor and add a delightful crunch to the cake's texture.
Layered Caramel Technique 🍯
Warm the caramel sauce slightly before pouring to help it seep more effectively into the cake's holes, creating a more intense flavor profile.
Frosting Application Pro Tip 🧁
Chill the cake for 15-20 minutes after adding caramel but before frosting to create a stable base that prevents the buttercream from sliding.