Comments on: Chocolate Caramel Poke Cake

By: Cara Lanz

Cara Lanz — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 10:16:48 +0000

In reply to Fran. Fran, I'm so happy to hear it was a hit! Love your modifications, as well, thank you so much for sharing them! Cara :)

By: Fran

Fran — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 01:31:54 +0000

This was a hit at our Father's Day gathering. I like the quantity of liquid in the caramel-condensed milk layer, and I used sugar free pudding and skim milk in the pudding layer. I think it was fine, and I felt good doing even a little something to help us feel a little less overwhelmed by the decadence factor. Since I've never made it any other way, I'll probably stick with this plan. I did Cool Whip on top with the suggested sprinkles.

By: Cara Lanz

Cara Lanz — Mon, 29 May 2023 23:46:11 +0000

In reply to 10 out of 10. Thank you for trying this recipe, I'm happy you enjoyed it -- so much you've been asked to make it again :). I'm loving your addition of chocolate chips -- always a good idea! If you decide to try the caramel whipped cream, I'd love to hear what you think. Thank you so much for your nice note. Enjoy! Cara

By: 10 out of 10

10 out of 10 — Mon, 29 May 2023 18:20:06 +0000

This recipe is one of the BEST poke cakes I have ever had!! It is SOOO GOOD!! Firstly, it's not overly saturated, it's just the right consistency. While it is VERY rich and decedent, it's still easy and enjoyable to eat. I made it for the first time 2 weeks ago and it's already been requested by several people, so I made it again today!!! It's that delicious!

I did do a couple things different.
1) I added about 1/4 cup chocolate chips to the batter
2) I didn't add the carmel to the whipped topping as I was worried that it would make it too sweet and rich over all. I might add it today and see, but at the same time everyone LOVED it without the carmel addition, the plain whip was the perfect balance to combat the overall sweetness....in my opinion.

By: Cara Lanz

Cara Lanz — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 12:07:13 +0000

In reply to Carie. Hahaha, death by chocolate is a definite possibility with this one! I will be rooting for you to pull through so you can live to enjoy this cake another day :). Cara

By: Carie

Carie — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 23:37:31 +0000

I’m ready to die!!! 🥰
If by chance I survive I will let you know, if however, I don’t make it ……..hold a séance!

XOXO
Carie

By: Cara Lanz

Cara Lanz — Sun, 19 Mar 2023 11:44:44 +0000

In reply to ~Chrissie O.. Hi, Chrissie! I had so much fun reading your note, thank you for sharing! I am so glad you enjoyed it -- and love that you were able to easily adapt it for your daughter. I about snorted out my coffee when you said, "which means my daughter can die by chocolate," lololol!! AND thank you for sharing your tweaks for others who would also like to make this dairy-free. Cara :)

By: ~Chrissie O.

~Chrissie O. — Sat, 18 Mar 2023 23:13:06 +0000

This is THE ultimate Death by Chocolate recipe!!!! I absolutely adore it, and, even more, I LOVE that it can be adapted to be dairy-free, which means my daughter can die by chocolate!!! lol Used Sweetened condensed coconut milk. Also used sweetened condensed coconut milk to make homemade salted caramel sauce (google sweetened condensed milk oven recipe!). Reversed top layers SLIGHTLY (pudding made with unsweetened almond milk) and used Coconut milk aerosol whipped cream on slices (Redi-whip or generic)!. It is NOT difficult, you will swoon, and it is 100% worth it!!! Thank you SO MUCH for posting - it will NOT be in the regular rotation (calories!!) but it WILL be THE go-to for impressive desserts/potlucks, etc!!! ~Chrissie