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Chocolate Dream Cake

A rich chocolate poke cake soaked with caramel and sweetened condensed milk, then topped with crushed Heath bars and fluffy whipped cream. This chilled make-ahead dessert becomes even more flavorful after resting overnight.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 55 minutes
Course Chocolate, Dessert, Make-Ahead, Poke Cake, Sheet Cake
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 520 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box Devil’s Food cake mix plus ingredients required on the package
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk 14 oz, room temperature
  • 6 oz caramel ice cream topping
  • 3 Heath bars 1.4 oz each, chopped and divided
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream cold
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup finely crushed Heath candy bar for the frosting
  • 2 tbsp caramel topping for drizzling, optional

Instructions
 

  • Prepare and bake the Devil’s Food cake mix in a 9x13-inch pan according to the package directions.
  • While the cake is still warm, use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes across the surface about 1 inch apart.
  • Reserve about 1/4 cup of the chopped Heath bars for decorating.
  • Warm the caramel topping briefly until loose enough to pour.
  • Drizzle the warm caramel topping slowly over the cake, allowing it to sink into the holes.
  • Pour the room-temperature sweetened condensed milk evenly over the cake.
  • Sprinkle the remaining chopped Heath bars over the warm cake.
  • Let the cake cool completely, then cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.
  • For the frosting, beat the cold heavy whipping cream and sugar until stiff peaks form.
  • Fold in the finely crushed Heath candy bar.
  • Spread the whipped cream frosting evenly over the chilled cake.
  • Sprinkle the reserved Heath pieces over the top and drizzle with additional caramel topping if desired.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve. For the best flavor and texture, chill overnight.

Notes

Room-temperature condensed milk pours and absorbs more easily. Keep the finished cake refrigerated and serve cold.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcal
Keyword caramel poke cake, chilled dessert, chocolate dream cake, condensed milk, Heath bars
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