Peppermint Crisp Poke Cake

A peppermint crisp tart + a chocolate cake all in one?! SIGN ME UP!!

Ingredients:

For the poke cake:

2 cups + 1 tbsp Rama Perfect Bake Margarine, room temperature (375g)
2 tsp vanilla essence
2 cups sugar
6 eggs
3 cups self-raising flour
cup cocoa powder
cup buttermilk

For the filling and topping:

3 tins caramel
1 cup whipping cream
tsp vanilla extract
1-2 slabs Peppermint Crips

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 180C. Line a large baking pan (approximately 21cm x 30cm) with baking paper, extending paper 2cm above the edges of the pan on all sides.

2. Beat the Rama Perfect Bake Margarine, vanilla and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. If the mixture looks curdled, dont worry! Sift half the flour and cocoa over the butter mixture. Add half the buttermilk. Stir until just combined. Repeat with remaining flour, cocoa and buttermilk.

3. Spread batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean. Set aside for 10 minutes to cool in the baking pan.

4. Flip the cake onto a board once cooled completely.

5. Using the back of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the top of the cake. Empty the tins of caramel into a microwave-safe dish. Microwave for +/- 30 seconds stirring every 15 seconds.

6. Pour over cooled cake, making sure to fill all the holes.

7. Refrigerate for 30-60 minutes or until the caramel has set.

8. Whip the cream until it begins to thicken, then add the vanilla extract and whip until stiff peaks form. Spread the whipped cream over the top of the caramel layer.

9. Crumble over the Peppermint Crisp and ENJOY!