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Gluten-Free Toffee Butterscotch Poke Cake

This decadent, gooey, and irresistible poke cake combines rich butterscotch, crunchy toffee bits, and a moist gluten-free cake for the ultimate dessert. Perfect for potlucks, birthdays, or anytime you need a showstopping treat—no one will guess it’s GF!

🍰 Ingredients

For the Cake:

1 box (15 oz) gluten-free yellow cake mix (like King Arthur or Betty Crocker GF)

3 large eggs (or flax eggs for vegan)
½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
1 cup water (or milk for richer texture)

1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Poke Layer:

1 cup butterscotch sauce (store-bought GF or homemade*)
½ cup dulce de leche (optional, for extra richness)

For the Topping:

1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (Cool Whip, or coconut whipped cream for dairy-free)
½ cup toffee bits (like Heath, ensure GF—check labels!)
¼ cup butterscotch chips (for garnish)

Homemade Butterscotch Sauce: Melt ½ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup butter, ¼ cup cream, and 1 tsp vanilla; simmer 5 mins.

📝 Instructions

1. Bake the Cake:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch pan.

Mix cake mix, eggs, oil, water, and vanilla until smooth.
Pour into pan and bake for 25–30 mins (until toothpick comes out clean).

2. Poke & Soak:

While warm, use a wooden spoon handle to poke holes all over the cake.

Warm butterscotch sauce (and dulce de leche, if using) slightly for easy pouring.
Drizzle evenly over the cake, letting it seep into holes.

3. Chill & Frost:

Cool cake completely (1 hour), then spread whipped topping over it.

Sprinkle with toffee bits and butterscotch chips.

4. Serve:

Refrigerate 2+ hours (best overnight!) for flavors to meld.
Slice and enjoy cold for maximum gooeyness!

🌟 Why This Works for GF Diets

✅ No gluten, no problem! GF cake mix keeps it safe.
✅ Extra-moist from the poke method—no dry GF texture.
✅ Dairy-free option works with vegan toppings.

💡 Pro Tips

No toffee bits? Crush GF graham crackers + brown sugar.

Extra crunch? Add chopped toasted pecans.
Make ahead! This cake tastes even better the next day.

This GF Toffee Butterscotch Poke Cake is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser—rich, creamy, and packed with flavor! 🍮✨

Perfect for: Birthdays, holidays, or when you need a dessert that wows without the gluten!