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Pumpkin Poke Cake

Pumpkin Poke Cake is a rich and moist Fall cake baked to perfection with frozen whipped cream, a caramel drizzle, and chewy toffee bits on top.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Pumpkin Poke Cake
Servings: 12 slices
Author: Jill

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  Spray a 9X13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
  • Mix the pumpkin puree, yellow cake mix, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg in a large bowl.  (Feel free to use a stand or hand mixer for this step.)
  • When the batter is fully combined and smooth, pour it into the prepared baking dish. The batter is a bit thicker consistently so use a spatula to spread it evenly.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes.  A toothpick inserted should come out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool (in the pan, on a wire rack) for 15 minutes.
  • Use the round end of a wooden spoon or spatula to poke holes about every inch on the top of the cake (you don’t need to poke all the way to the bottom).
  • Pour the sweetened condensed milk over the cake, allowing it to fill all of the holes.  It will soak into the cake.
  • Place the cake in the fridge for at least ½ an hour.
  • When you remove the cake from the fridge,  spread the cool whip all over the top.
  • Sprinkle the Skor bits over the top.  Finish off by drizzling on the caramel sauce.
  • Then place the cake back in the fridge and allow it to sit for a minimum of 3 hours.  (It is best made the day ahead and left in the fridge overnight.)