Description
Creamy autumn magic unfolds with this Pumpkin Spice Poke Cake, blending seasonal warmth and rich dessert charm. Indulgent layers promise delightful spice-infused comfort that will sweep you into cozy culinary bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box spice cake mix
- 15 ounces (425 grams) pumpkin puree
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) water
Frosting and Toppings:
- 1 container cream cheese frosting
- 8 ounces (226 grams) Cool Whip, thawed
- 1 cup (170 grams) mini chocolate chips
- 1 cup (170 grams) caramel chips
- Caramel dessert topping for drizzling
Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin spice seasoning
- Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and allow Cool Whip to thaw at room temperature.
- Combine cake mix, pumpkin, eggs, and water in a mixing bowl, blending until the batter achieves a smooth consistency.
- Transfer the batter into a greased 9×13 inch pan and bake for 28-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool for 5-10 minutes, then create evenly spaced holes using a wooden spoon handle.
- Microwave frosting for 30 seconds, stir in pumpkin spice, and heat an additional 10 seconds until pourable.
- Carefully pour the warm, spiced frosting over the cake, ensuring it fills the poked holes completely.
- Let the cake rest and absorb the frosting for 20 minutes at room temperature.
- Spread thawed Cool Whip evenly across the cake’s surface.
- Garnish with chocolate chips and drizzle caramel sauce for added texture and flavor.
- Refrigerate the cake until ready to serve, which helps set the toppings and enhance the flavor.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth cake batter and even mixing.
- Adjust hole sizes carefully when poking to allow better frosting absorption without breaking cake structure.
- Consider using gluten-free cake mix for those with wheat sensitivities, maintaining recipe’s rich autumn flavor profile.
- Swap Cool Whip with whipped coconut cream for dairy-free alternative that keeps dessert light and creamy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 355 kcal
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg