Toffee Butterscotch Poke Cake (Print Version)

A moist yellow cake soaked with butterscotch and condensed milk, then topped with whipped cream, toffee bits, and a caramel drizzle.

# Ingredients:

For the cake

01 - 1 box (15.25 oz or 432 g) yellow cake mix
02 - 3 large eggs
03 - 1 cup (240 ml) water
04 - 1/3 cup (80 ml) vegetable oil
05 - Nonstick baking spray or butter, for the pan

For the butterscotch soak

06 - 1 jar (11-12 oz or 310-340 g) butterscotch ice cream topping
07 - 2/3 cup (205 g) sweetened condensed milk
08 - 1/4 teaspoon fine salt

For the topping

09 - 1 container (8 oz or 225 g) whipped topping, thawed
10 - 3/4 cup (90 g) toffee bits, divided
11 - 2 tablespoons caramel or butterscotch topping, for drizzling
12 - 1/4 cup (30 g) toasted chopped pecans, optional

# Instructions:

01 - Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray or butter.
02 - In a large bowl, beat the cake mix, eggs, water, and oil for about 2 minutes, or until smooth. Scrape the bowl once so no dry mix remains.
03 - Spread the batter in the prepared pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the center springs back and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
04 - Cool the cake for 10 minutes. Use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes almost to the bottom of the cake, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
05 - Whisk the butterscotch topping, sweetened condensed milk, and salt until smooth. Pour slowly over the warm cake and spread with a spatula so the mixture fills the holes.
06 - Cover the pan and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 2 days before topping. The cake should be fully cold before the whipped topping goes on.
07 - Spread the whipped topping evenly over the chilled cake. Sprinkle with toffee bits and optional pecans, then drizzle lightly with caramel or butterscotch topping. Slice and serve cold.

# Notes:

01 - Best served chilled after at least 2 hours of refrigeration.
02 - Add some toffee bits right before serving for the best crunch.
03 - Use sweetened condensed milk, not evaporated milk.

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