A Slice of Heaven Cake, 1st Recipes Style (Print Version)

A rich chocolate poke cake soaked with sweetened condensed milk and caramel, then finished with whipped topping and candy pieces.

# Ingredients:

For the chocolate cake

01 - 1 box (15.25 oz / 432 g) devil's food or German chocolate cake mix
02 - 3 large eggs
03 - 1 cup (240 ml) water, or amount listed on cake mix box
04 - 1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable oil, or amount listed on cake mix box
05 - Nonstick baking spray or butter, for the pan

For the soak and topping

06 - 1 can (14 oz / 397 g) sweetened condensed milk
07 - 1 jar (12-16 oz / 340-450 g) caramel topping, warmed until pourable
08 - 1 tub (8 oz / 226 g) whipped topping, thawed
09 - 4 regular Snickers bars or 1 1/2 cups chopped toffee candy, chopped
10 - 1 tablespoon extra caramel topping, for drizzling optional
11 - Pinch flaky salt, optional

# Instructions:

01 - Heat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray or butter.
02 - Prepare the cake mix with the eggs, water, and oil according to the package directions. Spread in the pan and bake until the center springs back and a tester comes out clean, usually 28-35 minutes.
03 - Let the cake rest for 5 minutes. Use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes about 1 inch apart across the warm cake, going almost to the bottom.
04 - Slowly pour the sweetened condensed milk over the cake, aiming for the holes. Let it absorb for 2 minutes, then spoon the warmed caramel topping evenly over the surface.
05 - Cool the cake completely at room temperature. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for cleaner slices.
06 - Spread the thawed whipped topping over the cold cake. Sprinkle with chopped candy, drizzle with a little extra caramel if using, and add a tiny pinch of flaky salt if desired.
07 - Cut cold with a warm, wiped knife. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator.

# Notes:

01 - Best served cold after at least 2 hours of chilling.
02 - Use toffee for crunch or Snickers for a chewy candy-bar topping.
03 - Nutrition is an estimate per serving based on 18 servings.

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