Pumpkin Spice Poke Cake
A moist and decadent pumpkin spice poke cake soaked in sweetened condensed milk and topped with cream cheese frosting, perfect for fall gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 box spice cake mix
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 ½ cups cream cheese frosting
- 1 tsp cinnamon (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish by greasing and flouring it.
- Mix the spice cake mix, pumpkin puree, water, vegetable oil, and eggs in a large mixing bowl until moistened; then mix on medium speed for about 2 minutes.
- Pour the batter into your prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Poke holes in the cake with a wooden skewer after cooling for 10-15 minutes.
- Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over the cake and let it soak for at least 30 minutes.
- Frost the top with cream cheese frosting.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon.
- Chill in the fridge for an hour before serving.
Notes
For a lighter option, consider using evaporated milk. Variations include adding chocolate chips or swapping sweetened condensed milk for maple syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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