Delicious Butterscotch Poke Cake Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

This Butterscotch Poke Cake recipe is a delightful dessert that combines a moist cake with a rich butterscotch sauce. It’s an easy cake recipe that is perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat at home.

The poke cake method allows the butterscotch sauce to soak into the cake, creating a deliciously sweet and gooey texture that everyone will love.

Simple Butterscotch Poke Cake Recipe

This cake features a light vanilla cake base that is poked with holes and drenched in a homemade butterscotch sauce. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 12 people.

Ingredients

1 box vanilla cake mix (plus ingredients required on the box)
1 cup butterscotch chips
1 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup whipped topping or cool whip
1/4 cup chopped nuts for garnish (optional)
Caramel sauce for drizzling (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Cake: Bake the vanilla cake according to the package instructions in a 9×13 inch pan. Allow it to cool for about 10 minutes.
Poke Holes: Use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the top of the warm cake.
Make Butterscotch Sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine butterscotch chips, sweetened condensed milk, and heavy cream. Stir until melted and smooth.
Soak the Cake: Pour the warm butterscotch sauce over the poked cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes. Let it cool completely.
Top with Whipped Topping: Once the cake is cool, spread whipped topping over the top. Garnish with chopped nuts and drizzle with caramel sauce if desired.
Serve: Slice and serve chilled or at room temperature.