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    Milky Way Poke Cake Recipe

    Published: Jul 9, 2014 · Modified: May 10, 2022 by Candi Elm · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Milky Way Poke Cake is a delicious and easy way to dress up a box cake mix and make a rich dessert.

    Poke Cakes are a delicious and quick dessert to make and there are so many variations you can create like the Poke Cakes  I wrote about here. 

    What Makes Poke Cakes So Popular

    I have a confession. I had never had a poke cake before this weekend and I decided I wanted to add one to my dessert recipes section. So I made this  Milky Way Poke Cake on Sunday.

    My kids helped me make it by cutting up the Milky Way candy bars and from then they encouraged me to make Strawberry Cider Poke Cake and Red Velvet Oreo Poke Cake several weeks later. Get your kids involved in the process. It can be a great family activity.

    Now I usually make all my desserts from scratch and you could definitely do that but this awesome thing about Poke Cakes is they are known for using boxed cake mixes.  This may be my new obsession.

    It only took two days for it to be completely gone. My kids asked the neighbors over and before I knew it, the empty cake pan was in the sink.

    The cake is super moist and I am sure you will be a Poke Cake junkie before you know it.

    Slice of cake with chopped milky way candy bars on top.

    Poke Cake Recipe

    Milky Way Poke Cake whole cake

    Milky Way Poke Cake Recipe

    A Quick and Easy Dessert recipe filled with creamy nougat and topped with a whipped frosting and Milky Way and Snickers Bars. 
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes minutes
    Servings: 20 servings
    Calories: 299kcal
    Author: Candi Elm

    Ingredients  

    • 1 box Box Chocolate Cake Mix plus ingredients it calls for

    Nouget

    • 1/4 cup butter
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 1/4 cup evaporated milk
    • 1 1/2 cups marshmallow creme fluff
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla
    • 12 oz prepared caramel topping
    • 8 oz cool whip thawed
    • 2 regular size Milky Way Bars Chopped
    • 2 regular size Snickers Bars Chopped

    Instructions

    • Bake cake according to directions in a 9 X 13 pan.
    • Let cake cool for about 5 minutes.
    • While cake is cooling, make the nougat filling. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add sugar and milk stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil and stir for 4 minutes. Remove from stove and stir in marshmallow cream and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
    • Poke holes in cake with the handle end of a wooden spoon.
    • Evenly our and distribute *nougat filling into the holes in the cake.
    • Next evenly pour and distribute caramel topping into the holes in the cake.
    • Let cake cool completely.
    • Once cake is cooled completely, evenly spread thawed cool whip over the top of cake.
    • Sprinkle chopped Milky Ways ( I also used snickers) over the top of cool whip.
    • Store in the refrigerator until ready to eat.

    Notes

    I love poke cakes because they are so moist. You can customize this however you want with any candy bar or even chocolate chips on top.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 288mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 118IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe?Mention @candilandblogs or tag #adayincandiland!

    Have you made any poke cakes?

    I should have drizzled some caramel over the top but we ate it too quickly. This is a quick and easy dessert, that your friends and family will love.

    FAQ’s about Poke Cakes

    • Poke Cakes are usually made with Box Cake Mixes
    • You will need a wide straw or Wooden Spoon to Poke it with
    • The frosting is almost always made with Cool Whip
    • The holes are generally filled with jello or pudding
    • Chocolate Poke Cake Recipes are the most searched of all the flavors of Poke Cakes
    • Pudding Poke Cake recipes are the next searched of Poke Cakes
    • There are hundreds of flavors and recipes of Poke Cakes and you could probably never make them all
    • The flavors meld together better after refrigeration
    • It has nothing to do with the recipe Poke Sallet (I just added this one on, hehe)

    I hope you enjoy this Milky Way Cake recipe and leave me a comment letting me know what your favorite Poke Cake flavor is.

    If you love this quick and easy dessert recipe try these: 

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    • Blackberry Bundt Cake 

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    About Candi Elm

    Candi Elm is the recipe developer and food photographer at A Day In Candiland where she has been sharing Encouragement, Recipes, and Afternoon Tea Ideas since 2012. Candi currently lives in Southern California with her family and enjoying life to the fullest.

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    1. MOLM2011 says

      July 09, 2014 at 9:01 am

      Oh. My. Goodness. I want to grab that and a fork! Looks awesome Candi, definitely going to pass this along!
      My recent post Easy Crockpot Sausage Sandwiches

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      • Candi says

        July 10, 2014 at 2:20 pm

        Yes, so good and easy. It might be my go to party cake when I have to bring something.

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    2. Alexis Grace says

      July 09, 2014 at 11:16 pm

      Until I read your instructions I couldn't figure out why it was called a "Poke" cake! Ha! This looks indulgent— now wonder it was gone so quickly!
      My recent post Chanel Couture Fall 2014 Collection

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      • Candi says

        July 10, 2014 at 2:19 pm

        There are probably a few calories, but I had one piece and the kids ate all the rest.

        Reply
    3. Heather says

      July 11, 2014 at 3:06 pm

      Yummy! Good way to make use of leftover candy.
      My recent post #PileOnTheVeggies at SUBWAY! {Giveaway ARV $125}

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      • Candi Elm says

        July 11, 2014 at 6:46 pm

        Well, I don't know if we would ever have left overs in our house. But probably Halloween would be a good time to do this.

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    4. dishofdailylife says

      July 11, 2014 at 5:54 pm

      Wow…this looks really good. I am on a dessert kick right now! I don't think it would last very long in our house! We're going to have to try it! If you have a moment, I'd love it if you'd come over and link it up at Foodie Fridays. Pinning it now!
      My recent post A Visit to the Farmer’s Market at #FoodieFridays no. 4

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      • Candi Elm says

        July 11, 2014 at 6:47 pm

        Thanks I will stop over. thanks for coming by my site.

        Reply
    5. Christina says

      July 11, 2014 at 6:42 pm

      You are killing me!! This looks incredible!!!
      My recent post Corn Bread Your Way: Easy Blueberry Corn Bread

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      • Candi Elm says

        July 11, 2014 at 6:48 pm

        Thanks for stopping by, It was so easy, my kids had fun with it.

        Reply
    6. @MeltingMoments_ says

      July 12, 2014 at 3:17 am

      Oh my. I have never heard of a poke cake but I like what I am seeing!

      Reply
      • Candi Elm says

        July 12, 2014 at 8:34 pm

        thank you, I had heard of them but never made it till recently. Now there are a lot I want to make.

        Reply
    7. Megan says

      July 12, 2014 at 9:34 am

      Looks yummy!

      Reply
      • Candi Elm says

        July 12, 2014 at 8:33 pm

        Thank Megan for stopping by and visiting the blog.

        Reply
    8. @shari_lynne says

      July 13, 2014 at 10:32 am

      I love poke cakes and I've never done one like this before! YUM! I'm definitely going to try it! 🙂
      My recent post Salad Sandwich Wrap

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      • Candi Elm says

        July 13, 2014 at 8:38 pm

        They are so easy and everyone will love it.

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    9. @SuperMommyClub says

      July 13, 2014 at 1:08 pm

      It looks really yummy – but what I really want to know is why is it called a Poke Cake?
      My recent post Back to School: Are you thinking about your curriculum for next semester?

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      • Candi Elm says

        July 13, 2014 at 8:39 pm

        You poke holes in it and put the filling inside.

        Reply
    10. Heidi says

      July 22, 2014 at 8:07 pm

      Oh, my goodness, Candi! Does that ever look amazing! I'd love a slice right now, please! 🙂

      Reply
    11. Liv @ Healthy Liv says

      March 26, 2015 at 5:54 pm

      Mmmmm this looks so wonderfully yummy!!! Just followed ya on Twitter- I’m livbane 🙂

      Reply

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