Description
Pumpkin Poke Cake is a delightful fall dessert that combines moist, spiced pumpkin cake with a rich, creamy filling. Each bite offers an explosion of comforting flavors, making it perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in. This cake not only looks stunning on the dessert table but also evokes nostalgia with its inviting aroma and taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or applesauce)
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups whole milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1 cup whipped topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a rectangular baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugars, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, eggs, and oil until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients; stir until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for about 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let it cool slightly before poking holes all over.
- Whisk together pudding mix and milk until thickened; spread over the cooled cake and top with whipped cream.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (105g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg