Best 3 Delicious Caramel Apple Poke Cake Recipes

Savor the irresistible delicacy of our caramel apple poke cake, an enchanting dessert that tantalizes your taste buds and captivates the senses. With its moist and rich vanilla cake base, infused with gooey caramel sauce that seeps into each tender crumb, this delightful creation is an homage to the classic flavor pairing of sweet apples and velvety caramel. Layered atop the cake is a generous crumble of buttery oats, adding a textural contrast that complements the soft interior, while chopped apples provide a burst of vibrant, tangy freshness. The caramel apple poke cake is a culinary masterpiece, perfect for special occasions or as an indulgent treat to satisfy your sweet cravings. It promises an unforgettable dessert experience, leaving you craving more with every bite.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

CARAMEL APPLE POKE CAKE

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Caramel Apple Poke Cake is super simple to make. The caramel drizzle and toffee bits make it irresistible. So perfect for fall!

Provided by Jamie

Categories Cake

Time 1h48m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 box vanilla cake mix
1 tablespoon apple pie spice
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 20-ounce can apple pie filling, coarsely chopped
1 cup caramel sauce, room temperature or slightly warmed
1 8-ounce container frozen whipped topping, thawed
2/3 cup toffee bits

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9 x 13-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat the cake mix, apple pie spice, water, oil, eggs and vanilla on medium speed for 2 minutes.
Use a rubber spatula to fold in the apple pie filing.
Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake in preheated oven for 28-33 minutes.
Remove cake to a wire rack and cool for 10 minutes.
Poke warm cake every inch or so with a straw, halfway into cake. Drizzle 3/4 cup caramel sauce over the cake, allowing it to fill in holes. Cool cake completely.
Top cake with whipped topping, toffee bits and remaining 1/4 cup caramel sauce.
Cover and refrigerate leftover Caramel Apple Poke cake for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 calories, Carbohydrate 57 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 45 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 14 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 slice, Sodium 357 milligrams sodium, Sugar 43 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams unsaturated fat

DELICIOUS CARAMEL APPLE POKE CAKE

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This is our favorite cake! It is a warm gooey caramel apple slice of hearty goodness! My mother-in-law introduced this recipe to me and I have to share it! It goes perfectly with vanilla ice cream!!

Provided by cheathamama

Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 4h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 ¾ cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
3 cups chopped Winesap apples
2 ½ cups sifted self-rising flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup lightly packed brown sugar
½ cup butter
½ cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
Combine white sugar, oil, and eggs in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Add apples, flour, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and cinnamon; beat until a thick batter forms. Spread batter in the prepared pan.
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 70 minutes. Poke holes in the hot cake with a fork.
Combine brown sugar, butter, heavy cream, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil; cook for 2 1/2 minutes. Pour immediately over the warm cake. Let cake sit for 3 hours to soak up the glaze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 542.9 calories, Carbohydrate 65.2 g, Cholesterol 61.2 mg, Fat 30.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 403 mg, Sugar 44.3 g

SALTED CARAMEL APPLE POKE CAKE

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This apple cake is super moist, perfectly sweet and packed with fall's most popular flavors. Apple is used in three ways -- applesauce is stirred into the batter, and fresh apple chunks are poked into the baked cake and then sprinkled on top of the frosted cake for flavor and crunch. Gooey caramel, a dusting of flaky sea salt and fluffy cinnamon buttercream are the irresistible finishes.

Provided by Catherine McCord

Categories dessert

Time 3h45m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

Nonstick cooking spray
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 1/2 cups dark-brown sugar
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, melted
1 cup sour cream
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 medium Pink Lady or other crisp apple, cored and chopped into small pieces (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 cup caramel sauce, plus more for garnish
1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt, plus more for garnish
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
For the cake: Whisk the applesauce, brown sugar, melted butter, sour cream, eggs and vanilla together in a large bowl until smooth. Add the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and kosher salt to the bowl and whisk until just combined. Pour into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Leave the cake in the pan to cool completely, about 2 hours.
Once the cake is cool, use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke 25 holes in the cake (5 rows of 5 holes each). Press 2 to 3 apple pieces into each hole; reserve the remaining pieces for garnish. Pour and spread the caramel sauce over the cake and let it stand 10 minutes to sink into the holes and be absorbed by the cake. Sprinkle with the flaky salt.
Meanwhile, for the cinnamon buttercream: Beat the butter, confectioners' sugar, cinnamon and salt together in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until smooth. Add the cream and vanilla and continue beating until fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes. Dollop the frosting on top of the cake, then use a small offset spatula to spread it evenly. Garnish with the remaining apple chunks, a drizzle of caramel sauce and another sprinkle of flaky salt.

Tips:

Use a good quality caramel sauce. This will make all the difference in the flavor of your cake.
Be sure to poke the holes in the cake all the way to the bottom. This will allow the caramel sauce to soak in evenly.
Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the caramel sauce to set and prevent it from making the frosting runny.
If you don't have a pastry bag, you can use a ziplock bag with the corner snipped off to drizzle the caramel sauce over the cake.
Store the cake in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Caramel Apple Poke Cake is an easy and delicious dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist cake, creamy caramel sauce, and crunchy apples, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to make, give Caramel Apple Poke Cake a try. You won't be disappointed!