Compose a three-part harmony of flavor with this caramel apple poke cake recipe. This delightful dessert blends cozy notes of spiced apple, velvety vanilla and mellow caramel. The secret? Poke holes through the cake and let the decadent caramel sauce infuse every inch, creating a lusciously sweet experience in each bite. After a chill to perfection, crown your creation with a generous layer of whipped cream and sprinkle with toffee bits and shaved chocolate. This dessert is a big slice of bliss!
Gluten-Free Caramel Apple Poke Cake Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cool 3 hours 20 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings 18
Calories 227 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. Nutiva Organic Coconut Oil with Buttery Flavor
- 3 eggs room temperature
- 1/2 Tbsp. vanilla extract
- 1-1/4 cup almond milk room temperature
- 1/2 cup Nutiva Organic Liquid Coconut Oil
- 1 pkg. (19 oz.) gluten-free yellow cake mix
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 can (21 oz.) apple pie filling
Filling
- 1 jar (12 oz.) caramel sauce
Topping
- 8 oz. whipped cream
- 1 cup toffee bits
- Shaved chocolate
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat 9x13-inch baking pan with Nutiva Coconut Oil with Buttery Flavor.
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In food processor, pulse apple pie filling 2 to 3 seconds to break up chunks of apples.
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In medium bowl, combine eggs, almond milk, vanilla extract and Nutiva Organic Liquid Coconut Oil. Whisk together until frothy.
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In another bowl, combine cake mix and cinnamon. Slowly pour dry ingredients into wet ingredients. Whisk until fully combined. Pour in apple pie filling and mix with rubber spatula.
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Pour batter into prepared baking pan. Bake 28-38 minutes, until toothpick comes out clean.
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Cool cake 15-20 minutes on baking rack. Once cooled, poke holes down through top of cake to bottom of cake with handle of wooden spoon. Pour caramel sauce onto cake, filling holes as you spread it over cake. Refrigerate at least 3 hours.
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Prior to serving, spread whipped cream over entire cake and sprinkle with toffee bits and chocolate shavings.
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Store in refrigerator up to 4 days.
Nutrition Facts
Gluten-Free Caramel Apple Poke Cake Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 227
Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 10g50%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 51mg17%
Sodium 117mg5%
Potassium 50mg1%
Carbohydrates 23g8%
Fiber 0.1g0%
Sugar 22g24%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 295IU6%
Vitamin C 0.1mg0%
Calcium 53mg5%
Iron 0.2mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.