Description
This easy-to-make Pumpkin Poke Cake combines the rich flavors of pumpkin and spice with a creamy filling, making it the perfect fall dessert. Whether for Thanksgiving or a cozy night in, this cake will become your seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 box of spice cake mix (or any cake mix of your choice)
- 1 can (15 oz) of canned pumpkin
- 1 cup water
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional for extra spice)
- Whipped topping (or cool whip) for topping
- Crushed nuts or chocolate chips (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and mix the cake mix, canned pumpkin, water, eggs, and oil. Pour into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Poke the Cake: Once baked, cool the cake for 10-15 minutes. Use a wooden spoon or skewer to poke holes all over the cake.
- Prepare the Filling: In a separate bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, and cinnamon. Pour evenly over the poked cake.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours or overnight. Top with whipped topping and garnish with crushed nuts or chocolate chips before serving.
Notes
- Use a Good Cake Mix: Spice or yellow cake mixes work best with pumpkin.
- Don’t Skip the Chilling Time: Refrigerating the cake helps the filling soak in and ensures a moist texture.
- Add Extra Spices: Nutmeg or ground ginger can add an extra fall flavor boost.
- Make It Your Own: Top with crushed nuts, caramel sauce, or mini marshmallows for extra flair.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Poke Cake, Fall Pumpkin Cake, Pumpkin Dessert, Spice Cake, Thanksgiving Dessert