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Amazing Moist 12-Ingredient Pumpkin Poke Cake

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You will make an incredibly moist and flavorful Pumpkin Poke Cake, perfect for fall gatherings. This recipe uses simple steps to infuse rich pumpkin and spice flavors throughout a tender cake, topped with a sweet caramel sauce and finished with a tangy cream cheese frosting. It is straightforward to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box yellow or spice cake mix (plus ingredients called for on box)
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pure pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup milk or heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. Prepare the cake mix according to the package directions, but substitute the amount of water specified on the box with the 1/2 cup of water combined with the pumpkin puree, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Mix until just combined.
  3. Pour the batter into your prepared pan. Bake for the time specified on the cake mix box, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  4. While the cake is still warm, use the handle of a wooden spoon or a fork to poke holes all over the top surface, about 1 inch apart.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and the 1/2 cup of caramel sauce until blended. Pour this mixture evenly over the warm cake, allowing it to seep into the holes. Let the cake cool completely in the pan.
  6. Prepare the frosting: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until light and fluffy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract and milk until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.
  7. Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
  8. Drizzle additional caramel sauce over the frosting just before serving. Slice and enjoy your moist cake.

Notes

  • For an extra autumnal touch, sprinkle a pinch of pumpkin pie spice over the finished frosting.
  • If you prefer a lighter topping, substitute the cream cheese frosting with 8 ounces of thawed, stabilized whipped topping.
  • Make sure the cake is completely cool before frosting, or the cream cheese frosting will melt.

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