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This Baklava Poke Cake is full of cinnamon, walnuts and honey! The flavor combination is seriously addicting and tastes just like youโre eating a cake version of the real thing.
Baklava Poke Cake
So did you watch the USA vs Germany World Cup game today? Iโd say it was a great game, but we lost. Thatโs not so great. However, we can take solice in the fact that we still get to move on to the next round. The dream is still alive!
Iโm not really an avid soccer watcher or anything, but the hubs likes it and some of my coworkers are pretty big soccer fans so Iโve actually seen quite a bit of soccer since the World Cupโs been on.
In fact, I work full-time for a smaller company and enough of them were totally into it that we actually got to watch the game during lunch. One of my coworkers, who is totally into soccer, was so focused on the game Iโm pretty sure someone could have died right in from of him and he wouldnโt have even noticed. It was pretty funny.
Lunches out are a regular thing for us. A recent favorite for lunch is this new Greek place โ Tazikis. Have you heard of it? Apparently itโs a chain, but it is delicious. I wouldnโt normally be the kinda gal that orders a veggie plate for my meal, but they do it so well thatโs pretty much the only thing I get. And it never gets old.
They also have baklava. I recently tried it for the first time. I canโt believe Iโd never had baklava before. I immediately knew I wanted to make a baklava-inspired dessert. It just took a little bit before I figured out what that would be.
Then the other day I was thinking about how I wanted to make another poke cake โ those babies are tasty and so easy to make. Have you seen my Cannoli Poke Cake? And it hit me! Baklava Poke Cake! Yes!
Though I tend to be a fan of cakes from scratch, I used a butter pecan cake mix. I figured the butter and nutty flavor would be perfect for adding to the baklava flavor.
Like any other poke cake, you have to poke it full of holes. Thatโs where gets itโs name after all. And since baklava is soaked in honey, why wouldnโt this cake be? Instead of just using sweetened condensed milk, the usual for poke cakes, I added honey to it. Pure. Heaven.
I topped the soaked cake with a mixture of cinnamon, butter and walnuts โ the usual filling for baklava. Then I let everything soak and come together in the fridge. The cake absorbs all those delicious flavors!
Cinnamon honey whipped cream sounded absolutely perfect for the top of this cake, so I made some of that and spread that right on top.
For a little decor, I added a few more walnuts and some honey drizzle.
This cake got rave reviews! In fact, one taste tester said it tasted just like the baklava her grandmother used to make. Rock on!
If youโre into cinnamon, honey and walnuts, you will undoubtedly love this cake โ and how easy it is to make.
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- Cannoli Poke Cake
- Cinnamon Sugar Swirl Cupcakes
- Classic Tiramisu
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Baklava Poke Cake
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: According to Package
- Total Time: About 53 minutes
- Yield: 15-18 Servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Description
This Baklava Poke Cake is full of cinnamon, walnuts and honey! The flavor combination is seriously addicting and tastes just like youโre eating a cake version of the real thing.
Ingredients
CAKE
- 15.25 oz box Butter Pecan cake mix
- 2 1/2 cups finely chopped walnuts
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 3/4 cup honey
WHIPPED TOPPING
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/8 cup honey
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- additional walnuts and honey for topping, if desired
Instructions
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Slice
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 42.4 g
- Sodium: 204 mg
- Fat: 22.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 53.6 g
- Protein: 6.2 g
- Cholesterol: 31.8 mg
Categories
Enjoy!
Hello. What do you use to poke the holes in the cake? Looking forward to making this cake.
I actually use a knife sharpening rod, but you can also use a large straw or the end of a spatula or wooden spoon.
Hello can you please tell me wear I can buy the pkt cake mix for the poke cake in Sydney Australia
Iโm sorry, but Iโm not familiar with where to get things in Australia.
For Marcia in Sydney, check your local grocery stores in the baking aisle for butter pecan cake mix made by Betty Crocker, Pillsbury or Duncan Hind. Surely your grocery stores carry cake mixes by one of these brands or a brand name that is carried in Australia. My sister-in-law is from Australia and she could usually find one of these brand names in the grocery stores. If all else fails you could make a butter pecan cake from scratch. I hope this helps, good luck.
Made this for the first time this morning, It is FANTASTIC!! Absolutely will be making this again. I made it for desert tonight but decided I better try a small piece for lunch, Big mistake I see another piece in the immediate future ๐
Iโm so glad to hear that! Thanks Gail!
Can I make this cake in a bundt pan?
I havenโt tried it, so Iโm not sure.
I made this cake for my sisterโs birthday this past weekend. Normally Iโll take requests for bโday cakes but I told my sister that she was going to have to deal with a surprise this year. Oh my gosh! This cake was awesome. I used more frosting than the recipe called for but other than that, followed the recipe instructions. Several people said that this cake was the best that Iโd ever made. Thank you!
Thank you Tammy! Iโm so glad you enjoyed it! I love all the flavors in this cake too.
Sounds wonderful. one question, can you use cool whip instead of heavy whipping cream?
Yes, you should be able to add the honey and cinnamon to the Cool Whip.
Thanks so much for such a timely reply. Will give it a shot with the cool whip. I am a gastric bypass patient and the heavy whipping cream makes me sick.
Would I not add the powdered sugar?
Nope. The powdered sugar helps thicken the whipping cream, but Cool Whip is already thick enough. You also shouldnโt need the vanilla. Just the honey and cinnamon.
Thanks much! You ROck!!