Salted Caramel Irish Cream Poke Cake

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Prep Time:
25 mins

Cook Time:
25 mins

Chill Time:
2 hrs 30 mins

Total Time:
3 hrs 20 mins

Servings:
12

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Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • cooking spray

  • 1 (13.25-ounce) package yellow cake mix (such as Betty Crocker®)

  • 1 cup water

  • 3 large eggs

  • 1/3 cup canola oil

  • 1 (3.5 ounce) package cook-and-serve butterscotch pudding & pie filling mix (such as Jell-O®)

  • 1 3/4 cups whole milk

  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1/2 cup, plus 3 tablespoons (5 1/2 ounces) Irish cream liqueur (such as Baileys®), divided

  • 3 cups heavy whipping cream

  • 1/2 cup salted caramel topping, divided (such as Smucker’s®)

  • flaky sea salt (optional)

Directions

  • Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper, if desired.

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  • Beat cake mix, water, eggs, and oil in a large bowl with an electric mixer at low speed until moistened, about 30 seconds. Beat at medium speed until no streaks of flour remain, about 2 minutes. Rinse beaters clean.

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  • Pour batter into the prepared baking pan.

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  • Bake in the the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 21 to 25 minutes.

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  • Five minutes before cake is done, whisk together pudding mix and milk in a saucepan; heat over medium, whisking constantly, until mixture starts to thicken, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Add salt and 1/2 cup of the Irish cream and whisk vigorously until smooth.

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  • Poke holes immediately into the warm cake with the round handle of a wooden spoon. (Holes should be at 1-inch intervals and extend down to the bottom of the baking dish.)

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  • Immediately pour pudding mixture evenly over the warm cake, making sure to fill all the holes. Let cool in pan on a wire rack until room temperature, about 30 minutes. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 12 hours.

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  • Combine heavy cream, 6 tablespoons caramel topping, and remaining 3 tablespoons Irish cream in a large bowl. Beat on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, about 5 minutes. Refrigerate until needed.

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  • Spread whipped cream evenly over cooled cake.

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  • Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons salted caramel topping. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt, if desired.

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    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    545
    Calories

    32g
    Fat

    54g
    Carbs

    6g
    Protein

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    Nutrition Facts

    Servings Per Recipe
    12

    Calories
    545

    % Daily Value *

    Total Fat
    32g

    40%

    Saturated Fat
    16g

    80%

    Cholesterol
    118mg

    39%

    Sodium
    481mg

    21%

    Total Carbohydrate
    54g

    20%

    Dietary Fiber
    1g

    2%

    Total Sugars
    35g

    Protein
    6g

    13%

    Vitamin C
    0mg

    1%

    Calcium
    195mg

    15%

    Iron
    1mg

    7%

    Potassium
    166mg

    4%

    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

    ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

    (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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