Description
Pumpkin Poke Cake is the ultimate fall dessert, blending the warm flavors of pumpkin and spices with a creamy topping that makes every bite feel like a cozy embrace. Perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat at home, this easy-to-make cake is sure to impress family and friends alike. With its delightful texture and festive appeal, it will quickly become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup canned pumpkin puree
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups whipped topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a rectangular baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Add pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil, and milk to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before poking holes all over the surface with a fork.
- In a separate bowl, blend cream cheese and whipped topping until smooth. Spread over the cooled cake.
- Refrigerate for at least two hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg