EASY Caramel Poke Cake with Toffee Recipe

It’s no secret that I’m a fan of poke cakes, I’ve shared several different poke cake recipes on the blog over the years.

I have to say, they are my go-to for those times when I need to come up with a dessert quick because not only are they super easy, they are also a crowd pleaser every single time.

This EASY Caramel Poke Cake with Toffee recipe is no exception: super simple, quick and the icing on the cake? (pun intended!) VERY affordable to make! 

Ingredients for this Easy Caramel Poke Cake with Toffee

1 (18.25 ounce) package of white cake mix, prepared as instructed on package
3/4 cup caramel syrup
2 (8-ounce) packaged of softened cream cheese
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons caramel creamer
8 ounces whipped topping, thawed
1/4 cup toffee bits
Additional caramel to drizzle over cake

Directions for making Easy Caramel Poke Cake with Toffee

Bake your cake in a 13×9 baking pan according to the instructions on the packaging. Let your cake cool. 

Next, use the end of a wooden spoon to poke holes throughout the cake, I like to space them about one inch apart. 

Pour caramel syrup over the cake, making sure to pour over the holes.

Cream together the cream cheese and powdered sugar. Mix in the caramel creamer and spread evenly over cake. 

Top with whipped topping and toffee bits. Drizzle additional caramel if desired. 

Chill for 4 hours before serving. 

Serves 12-15.

The beauty of poke cakes is that while they are super easy to make, they always look fancy and the addition of liquid down in the cake also ensures that they are not dry.

They are also a fantastic cake option for bake sales and fundraisers or cake walks. In fact, at the last school carnival we attended – all of the poke cakes were the first to go! 

It’s easy to keep the ingredients for poke cakes on hand, since all you really need is a box cake and whip topping, along with whatever you decide to pour in the pokes!

We have shared a few of our other favorite recipes over the years including my personal favorite Raspberry Cheesecake Poke Cake recipe and my hubby’s favorite is this Lime Poke Cake recipe.