Toffee Butterscotch Cake: The Ultimate Poke Cake with Caramel-Sweetened Condensed Milk Excellence

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Toffee Butterscotch Cake: The Ultimate Poke Cake with Caramel-Sweetened Condensed Milk Excellence

A decadent, easy-to-make sheet cake that tastes like a gourmet bakery treat. This recipe transforms a standard yellow cake mix into a lush, caramel-infused masterpiece. Each bite features a soaked sponge, a cloud of whipped cream, and the buttery crunch of toffee.

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Prep Time 15

Total Time 40

Servings: 12 -15 servings

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

The Cake: 1 box 15.25 oz yellow cake mix, 3 large eggs, 1 cup water, ⅓ cup vegetable or canola oil.
The Soak: 1 jar 12 oz butterscotch ice cream topping, ½ can (7 oz) sweetened condensed milk.
The Topping: 1 container 12 oz whipped topping (thawed), ½ cup toffee bits.

Method

Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13 pan with foil and grease with cooking spray. Mix the cake mix, eggs, water, and oil on high for 2 minutes. Pour into the pan and bake for 23–25 minutes (until a toothpick comes out clean).
Poke: While the cake is still warm, use the blunt end of a wooden spoon to poke approximately 75 holes evenly across the surface, going nearly to the bottom of the cake.
Drench: Whisk together the butterscotch syrup and sweetened condensed milk. Pour slowly and evenly over the cake. Use a spatula to sweep the mixture into the holes.
Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or up to 2 days) until completely chilled.
Finish: Just before serving, spread the whipped topping over the cake and sprinkle generously with toffee bits.

Notes

Make-Ahead Advantage: This cake actually improves with time. Letting it sit overnight in the fridge allows the butterscotch mixture to fully permeate the crumb.
Toffee Variety: You can use plain toffee bits or the "brickle" bits that are coated in milk chocolate for an extra layer of flavor.
Spatula Trick: If the soak is sitting on top, gently "massage" it with an offset spatula to push the liquid into the holes for a more even distribution of flavor.