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Pumpkin Poke Cake

Creamy Pumpkin Poke Cake: Your New Favorite Autumn Treat

Enjoy the delightful Pumpkin Poke Cake, a moist and flavorful dessert that perfectly showcases the essence of autumn.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 1 box Yellow Cake Mix Can be swapped for gluten-free or keto alternatives
  • 3 Fresh Eggs Use room temperature for best results
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Plant-based milk can be used for vegan option
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Pure pumpkin for natural sweetness and color
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Organic spices yield the best taste
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Complements cinnamon in flavor
For the Soaking Liquid
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk Essential for moisture and sweetness
  • 1 Caramel Sauce Homemade or store-bought works well
For the Frosting
  • 1 batch Cream Cheese Frosting Whipped cream can be used for a lighter alternative
For Garnish
  • 1 cup Toffee Bits Substitute with pecans for a nutty texture

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking pan
  • spatula
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients, preheat the oven to 350°F, and allow eggs and milk to reach room temperature.
  2. Mix Cake Base: In a bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, milk, and pumpkin puree; mix on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  3. Bake: Pour batter into the baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until lightly golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  4. Poke Holes: Once cooled, poke holes in the cake to allow soaking liquid to absorb.
  5. Soak: Pour sweetened condensed milk over the cake and let it soak for 20 minutes.
  6. Chill: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight.
  7. Top: Spread cream cheese frosting on the cake and garnish with toffee bits or pecans before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best texture, sift dry ingredients and allow ingredients to warm to room temperature.

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