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Pumpkin Poke Cake

Indulgent Pumpkin Poke Cake That Will Wow Your Guests

This Pumpkin Poke Cake is a delightful fall dessert that combines warmth and sweetness, sure to impress guests.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 package Spice cake mix
  • 1 cup Pumpkin purée
  • 3 large Eggs
  • ½ cup Melted butter
  • 1 tablespoon Pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Caramel sauce
  • 1 cup Cream cheese frosting
  • ½ cup Chopped pecans

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk or electric mixer
  • spatula
  • wooden spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the spice cake mix, pumpkin purée, eggs, melted butter, pumpkin pie spice, and salt until smooth.
  3. Pour the batter into the greased pan and bake for 25–30 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick.
  4. Poke holes in the surface of the warm cake with a wooden spoon handle, about 1 inch apart.
  5. Pour caramel sauce over the cake, allowing it to fill the holes. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  6. Spread cream cheese frosting evenly over the cake and top with chopped pecans and extra caramel sauce.
  7. Chill the frosted cake for another 30 minutes before serving. Cut into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 1400IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients and avoid overmixing for the best texture. Customize with your favorite toppings.

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