Heath Bar Cake From a Box Cake Mix
Last Updated on March 5, 2024 by Allison Lancaster
Is there a more heavenly combination than chocolate and caramel? Only when it’s combined with German Chocolate cake! This delicious Heath Bar Cake From A Box Cake Mix is not only indulgent, it’s so easy to make that it’s sure to be your go-to dessert for every occasion.
When you’re craving a rich, easy dessert that takes a cake mix and makes it shine, you’ll love this Heath Bar Cake recipe. With crunchy, rich pieces of Heath candy bars and light, fluffy whipped cream, this is the best cake! Serve it for special occasions, delicious dessert at a summer party, or as a yummy make-ahead treat at your next family dinner.
What is a Heath Bar Poke Cake?
A poke cake is a cake that has holes poked into it after baking. These popular cakes have holes that are filled with a variety of fillings, such as sweetened condensed milk, whipped cream, or fruit.
The holes are typically made with the end of a wooden spoon, large fork, or skewers, and the filling is simply poured over the top of the cake. It’s important to poke the holes while the cake is still warm, so that the filling can seep down into the entire cake easily. The result is a moist cake with a nice depth of flavor that extends throughout the sheet cake.
Poke cakes are named for the way you “poke” holes into the cake after it bakes, and then pour a filling over the top. This helps the cake to absorb more of the filling, giving it even more flavor.
Most poke cake recipes are a quick dessert that can be made ahead of time, which makes them super easy to make. And while I love a good from-scratch recipe, sometimes you just need something quick and easy!
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Heath Bar Cake From A Box Cake Mix Recipe
This Heath Bar Poke Cake gets its name from the filling – a rich and creamy caramel sauce that is studded with Heath Bar pieces. The cake itself is a chocolate cake, which pairs perfectly with the caramel filling. And to top it all off, this cake is finished with a chocolate ganache made from heavy cream and dark chocolate.
The combination of flavors and textures in this Heath Bar Poke Cake is out-of-this-world good. The chocolate cake is moist and dense, the caramel filling is rich and gooey, and the chocolate ganache is dark and decadent. Trust me – this cake is worth every single calorie!
Ingredients and Substitutions
German Chocolate Cake Mix – Be sure to use a good quality chocolate cake mix for your cake – I love Duncan Hines German Chocolate Cake Mix. If you can’t find German Chocolate Cake Mix, any good quality chocolate cake mix will work just fine for your cake batter.
Caramel Ice Cream Topping – I love Smucker’s Caramel Topping! Again, it’s for those days when I want something I can whip up on a whim. Alternatively, I love a good homemade salted caramel sauce that has a bit more depth of flavor.
Chocolate Fudge Ice Cream Topping – Ghirardelli’s Premium Chocolate Sauce is our family’s favorite. At such an affordable price point, we get to enjoy chocolate fudge sauce that’s of good quality.
How to Make a Heath Bar Cake From A Box Cake Mix
- This Heath bar cake recipe starts with a doctored-up box mix for the cake. To get started, you’ll follow the package directions to make the cake. I personally love making decadent cakes from box cake mixes, my Italian Cream Cake from Cake Mix is another reader favorite!
- While the German Chocolate Cake is baking, prepare the sauces. The secret to this Heath Bar poke cake is a mixture of hot fudge and caramel ice cream topping sauces. The ooey-gooey filling really takes this cake over the top!
- Once your cake is baked, let your cake cool. Then, use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the top of the cake. Be sure to go all the way down to the bottom of the cake pan.
- Now it’s time for the filling! Pour half of the chocolate caramel mixture over the top of the cake, making sure to evenly distribute it over the holes. Allow the cake to sit for a few minutes so that it can absorb the filling.
- After the cake has had a chance to soak up the filling, spread on the Cool Whip frosting. Then sprinkle the crushed Heath Bars over the top.
Serve
Allow the cake to chill in the fridge for at least an hour before serving. This cake is best served cold, so be sure to allow plenty of time for it to chill in the fridge.
When you’re ready to serve, just slice and enjoy!
One bite of this Heath Bar Cake From A Box Cake Mix and you’ll be in chocolate caramel heaven! It’s the perfect dessert for any occasion and is always a hit with family and friends. No doubt it’ll be one of your favorite desserts after just one bite!
Heath Bar Cake From a Box Cake Mix FAQs
How do I store leftovers?
When storing leftovers of this cake (although I doubt there will be a lot of those!), keep it in an airtight container and refrigerate. I place mine in our glass storage containers with airtight lids.
How long can I keep these in the fridge?
When stored properly as suggested above, this cake will keep well for about 3 days. Although it’ll be highly likely you’ll finish the rest up by the next day!
What other fillings/toppings can I use?
Aside from the irresistible caramel and chocolate fudge combination that I use, I suggest a jam-like topping such as strawberry and blueberry. If this is something you want to be reserved for grown-ups only, you can use coffee with a dash of rum instead.
Other Cake Recipes To Try
- Easy Strawberry Ice Box Cake
- Mini Key Lime Cheesecakes
- Strawberry Shortcake Biscuits with Refrigerated Biscuits
- Easy Strawberry Dump Cake Dessert
Heath Bar Cake From A Box Cake Mix
Is there a more heavenly combination than chocolate and caramel? Only when it's combined with German Chocolate cake! This delicious Heath Bar Cake From A Box Cake Mix is not only indulgent, it’s so easy to make that it's sure to be your go-to dessert for every occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 box of German Chocolate Cake Mix and ingredients required on box mix
- 1 small jar of Caramel Ice Cream Topping
- 1 small jar of Hot Fudge Ice Cream Topping
- 3 Heath Bars crushed
- 1 large tub of Cool Whip
Instructions
- Preheat oven according to box instructions and prepare German Chocolate cake batter.
- Pour batter into 9 x 13 in. pan and bake according to instructions.
- Once cake is baked, poke holes through cake while it is still hot.
- Warm up both your caramel and fudge and pour evenly over cake.
- Sprinkle cake with 2 Heath bars and let cake cool completely.
- Once cooled, cover entire cake with cool whip and sprinkle with remaining Heath bar.
- Serve and Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 73Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 33mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 0gSugar: 9gProtein: 1g
I have made this cake for years, probably 20 to 30. It is always a hit, although I use half a package of Heath bar chips, a large jar of caramel topping and real whipping cream. YUMMY, what’s not to like?
Right? It’s so good!