Butterscotch Poke Cake

This Toffee Butterscotch Poke Cake is a delightful dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is moist, flavorful, and easy to make. The cake is topped with whipped cream, toffee bits, and chopped nuts, making it a decadent and impressive treat.

Why This Cake is Perfect for Potlucks and Birthday Parties

• Easy to Transport: Poke cakes are great for potlucks because they are sturdy and don’t require any special decorating.
• Feeds a Crowd: This cake is big enough to share with a crowd.
• Crowd-Pleasing Flavor: Butterscotch is a universally loved flavor that is sure to please everyone at your party.
• Customizable: You can easily customize this cake to your liking by using different toppings or nuts.

Toffee Butterscotch Poke Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• For the cake:
  • 1 (15.25 ounce) box yellow cake mix
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• For the butterscotch sauce:
  • 1 (10 ounce) jar butterscotch topping or ice cream topping
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• For the topping:
  • 1 (16 ounce) tub whipped topping, thawed
  • 1/2 cup toffee bits
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, water, and oil. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes, or until smooth.
3. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
4. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. Let the cake cool completely in the pan.

Make the Butterscotch Sauce

1. In a medium saucepan, combine butterscotch topping and sweetened condensed milk.
2. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is smooth and heated through.
3. Poke holes all over the top of the cooled cake using a straw or the handle of a spoon.
4. Pour the butterscotch sauce evenly over the top of the cake, letting it soak into the holes.

Assemble the Cake

1. Frost the top and sides of the cake with whipped topping.
2. Sprinkle with toffee bits and chopped nuts (if using).
3. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Tips

• For a richer flavor, use brown butter instead of vegetable oil in the cake batter.
• If you don’t have butterscotch topping, you can use caramel sauce instead.
• To make this cake ahead of time, bake the cake and make the butterscotch sauce up to 2 days in advance. Store them in separate airtight containers at room temperature. Frost the cake and add the toppings just before serving.

Suggested Pairings

This Toffee Butterscotch Poke Cake pairs well with a variety of drinks, such as:

• Coffee
• Tea
• Milk
• Chocolate milk
• Ice cream

I hope you enjoy this Toffee Butterscotch Poke Cake recipe! It is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or birthday party.