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Best Pumpkin Caramel Poke Cake Recipe

Irresistibly Easy Best Pumpkin Caramel Poke Cake Recipe

Enjoy the Best Pumpkin Caramel Poke Cake Recipe that's moist, flavorful, and perfect for fall gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Easy Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Butter Pecan Cake Mix Can substitute with yellow or spice cake mix.
  • 2 teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice Or use a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  • 3 large Large Eggs Essential for moisture and binding.
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Use pure pumpkin puree, not spiced filling.
  • 1 cup Milk Contributes to moisture.
For the Caramel Infusion
  • 1 cup Caramel Topping Store-bought or homemade.
For the Frosting
  • 1 container Cream Cheese Frosting Best at room temperature for mixing.
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Ensure at room temperature.
  • 1 container Whipped Topping Lightens the frosting.
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans Optional for garnish; can substitute with walnuts or almonds.

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • large mixing bowl

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Mix the butter pecan cake mix and pumpkin pie spice in a large bowl. Add in the eggs, pumpkin puree, and milk, mixing until well combined.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
  4. Bake the cake for 28-33 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  5. Cool the cake completely, then poke holes about 2/3 of the way down using a straw or wooden spoon handle.
  6. Pour 1 cup of caramel topping over the cake, focusing on the holes to let it soak in.
  7. Prepare the frosting by beating the cream cheese frosting and cream cheese together until fluffy. Fold in the whipped topping.
  8. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
  9. Drizzle remaining caramel topping over the frosted cake and sprinkle with chopped pecans if desired.
  10. Chill the cake for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with a dollop of whipped cream for extra creaminess.

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