CARAMEL ALMOND POKE CAKE

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Treat your family with this nutty caramelised cake that's made using Betty Crocker® cake mix and vanilla frosting - perfect dessert for a crowd.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h45m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 boxes Betty Crocker™ pound cake mix
1 1/3 cups water or milk
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
4 eggs
2 cups whipping cream
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
3/4 cup unblanched whole almonds, coarsely chopped, toasted
1/3 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting (from 1-lb container)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 13x9-inch pan with shortening. Make cake mix as directed on box, using water, 1/2 cup butter and the eggs. Spread batter evenly in pan. Bake 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on cooling rack 30 minutes.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat whipping cream, brown sugar and 1/4 cup butter to boiling over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium; simmer uncovered about 15 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Cool slightly.
  • Poke warm cake every inch with handle of wooden spoon. Slowly pour condensed milk over cake. Let stand until milk has been absorbed into cake, about 5 minutes. Slowly drizzle with most of caramel sauce, pressing slightly into holes. Sprinkle with almonds. Drizzle with remaining caramel sauce. Cool completely. In small microwavable bowl, microwave frosting on High 10 to 15 seconds. Drizzle over cake. Cut into 6 rows by 3 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540, Carbohydrate 72 g, Fat 5, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 280 mg

alberto Rivera
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I had some trouble getting the caramel sauce to thicken, but the cake still turned out great. I'll definitely be making it again.


Bobby Kluge
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my guests loved it. I think it would be perfect for a special occasion.


Nadeem Joyia
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! It's so moist and flavorful, and the caramel sauce is to die for.


Chris Tarmarley
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This cake is delicious! The almond flavor is subtle but really shines through. I highly recommend it!


Akhona Mavuso
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I've never made a poke cake before, but this recipe made it so easy. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the caramel sauce was the perfect finishing touch.


Donnie Littlemyer
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This cake is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.


Cosmas Wapaim
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great! I'm definitely going to try more of your recipes.


Sami Awanx
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This cake was a bit dry, but the flavor was good. I think I'll try adding some extra milk next time.


Muhammad Abdulla
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I had some trouble getting the caramel sauce to thicken, but the cake still turned out great. I'll definitely be making it again.


M Faraz
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my guests loved it. I think it would be perfect for a special occasion.


Logan Halstead
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of almond flavoring. But I'm so glad I did! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the almond flavor was just right.


charles steinlage
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This cake is amazing! I made it for my husband's birthday and he loved it. It's so moist and flavorful, and the caramel sauce is to die for.


Stephanie Dunbar
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The almond flavor is subtle but really shines through in the frosting. I highly recommend it!


Adil Prince
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This caramel almond poke cake was a huge hit at my party! It was so easy to make and turned out so moist and delicious. The caramel sauce was the perfect finishing touch.