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Snickers Poke Cake Recipe

4.6 from 149 reviews

This decadent Snickers Poke Cake is a delightful chocolate dessert infused with sweetened condensed milk, creamy peanut butter, and topped with Cool Whip, caramel sauce, and crunchy chopped peanuts. A perfect treat for chocolate and peanut butter lovers, featuring moist cake with rich, gooey flavors reminiscent of the classic Snickers candy bar.

Ingredients

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Cake

  • 1 box chocolate cake mix (15.25 oz)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup water

Filling and Topping

  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tub Cool Whip (8 oz)
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce
  • 1/2 cup chopped peanuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a rectangular baking pan to ensure the cake doesn’t stick.
  2. Mix the Cake Batter: In a large bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, eggs, and water. Stir until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
  3. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
  4. Poke Holes in the Cake: Once the cake has cooled, use a fork to poke holes all over the surface, spacing them about an inch apart.
  5. Add Sweetened Condensed Milk: Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the cake so it seeps into the holes. Let the cake soak at room temperature for about an hour to absorb all the milk.
  6. Spread Peanut Butter and Cool Whip: Evenly spread the creamy peanut butter over the soaked cake, then layer the Cool Whip on top, smoothing it out gently.
  7. Add Caramel and Peanuts: Drizzle the caramel sauce generously over the entire cake. Finally, sprinkle the chopped peanuts evenly on top for added crunch and flavor.

Notes

  • Make sure the cake is completely cooled before poking holes and adding toppings to prevent melting.
  • Use creamy peanut butter for easy spreading; chunky peanut butter may not spread smoothly.
  • For an extra gooey cake, let the condensed milk soak longer, even overnight in the fridge.
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator to keep the Cool Whip topping fresh.

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