Prepare to embark on a decadent culinary journey that will transform your ordinary dessert experience into an extraordinary flavor explosion! This Chocolate Coffee Caramel Poke Cake isn't just a dessert—it's a symphony of rich chocolate, bold coffee, and luscious caramel that will have your guests begging for the recipe. Imagine a moist, coffee-infused chocolate cake punctuated with sweet caramel and topped with creamy whipped topping—this isn't just a cake, it's a dessert masterpiece waiting to be devoured!
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 15 servings
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup brewed coffee
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup whipped topping
- Chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with butter or cooking spray.
- Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to package instructions, replacing the water called for with the brewed coffee. This will enhance the chocolate flavor and add depth to the cake.
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Bake the cake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes.
- Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the warm cake, making sure to poke deep but not through the bottom of the pan.
- Slowly pour the sweetened condensed milk over the cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes.
- Drizzle the caramel sauce over the cake, making sure it fills the holes and covers the surface.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the cake to set.
- Before serving, spread the whipped topping evenly over the cake.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings for an elegant finish.
- Slice and serve chilled. Store any remaining cake in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Tips
- Use freshly brewed, high-quality coffee to enhance the chocolate flavor's depth and complexity.
- Allow the cake to cool slightly before poking holes to ensure the best absorption of condensed milk and caramel.
- For the most even hole distribution, use the handle of a wooden spoon and create holes about 1 inch apart.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours to let the flavors meld and develop a rich, cohesive taste.
- For an extra luxurious touch, use good-quality dark chocolate shavings as a garnish.
- Ensure your caramel sauce is at room temperature for easier drizzling and better penetration into the cake holes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 380kcal
Carbohydrates: 58g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 25mg
