Carrot Cake Poke Cake Recipe
Carrot Poke Cake is a soft, spiced carrot cake soaked with a sweet caramel condensed milk mixture and topped with creamy frosting, coconut flakes, and crunchy walnuts.
Equipment
- 9" x 13" baking dish
Ingredients
- 1 Box Carrot Cake Mix (plus the ingredients to make it)
- 14 Oz Sweetened Condensed Milk
- ½ Cup Caramel Sauce
- Pinch Cinnamon
- 16 Oz Cream Cheese Frosting
- ½ Cup Chopped Walnuts
- ½ Cup Sweet Coconut Flakes
Instructions
- Prepare and bake the carrot cake according to the package directions in a 9x13 pan. Let the cake cool completely. Using the handle of a wooden spoon or similar tool, poke holes all over the cake.
- In a bowl, mix together the sweetened condensed milk, caramel sauce, and a pinch of cinnamon. Pour the mixture evenly over the cake, making sure it seeps into the holes. Refrigerate for about 1 hour to let everything soak in.
- Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top. Return to the refrigerator for another hour to set. Top with sweetened coconut flakes and chopped walnuts before serving.