It goes without saying that we here at HQ adore poke cakes. Over the years, we have created numerous variations, but we have inexplicably neglected to include the traditional Caramel Poke Cake! As soon as I realised this, I knew I had to take urgent action. It was love at first bite when I decided to try this simple variation with cream cheese and caramel. You are in for a real treat if you enjoy caramel!

The cake recipe begins with a box mix, which makes the process quite simple. To give the batter an even deeper flavour, we’ve slightly altered it by using milk in place of water. Using a fork, poke holes in the top of the baked cake. Pour caramel sauce on top, allowing it to seep into the cake as it cools. For a stunning finish, spread on a liberal amount of cream cheese frosting and swirl in the leftover caramel sauce.