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Pumpkin Poke Cake
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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350℉. Spray a 9×13 cake pan with non-stick cooking spray.
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Add cake mix, pumpkin and milk to a bowl and mix until combined.
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Transfer mixture to prepared cake pan.
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Bake for 30 minutes or until a stick inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean.
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Allow cake to cool for 10 minutes.
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Meanwhile, add pumpkin pie spice to sweetened condensed milk and stir to combine.
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When cake has cooled slightly, use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the top of the cake.
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Pour the sweetened condensed milk mixture over the top of the cake allowing it to seep into the holes. Use a spatula to spread the mixture into the holes if needed.
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Top with whipped topping and sprinkle additional pumpkin pie spice over the top of the cake.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Poke Holes at the Right Temperature 🌡️Allow the cake to cool for 10-15 minutes after baking before poking holes; this ensures the cake is sturdy enough to hold defined holes while still warm enough for the filling to absorb evenly.
- Combine Condensed and Evaporated Milk for Perfect Consistency 🥛Mix sweetened condensed milk with regular whole milk in a 1:1 ratio to achieve the ideal poking liquid—thick enough to stay in the cake but pourable enough to reach deep holes.
- Bloom Pumpkin Spice in Warm Liquid 🎃Stir the pumpkin pie spice directly into your warm milk mixture before pouring to release its essential oils and distribute flavor evenly throughout the cake.
- Refrigerate Before Topping for Clean Whipped Cream 🍰Chill the cake for at least 2 hours after filling to set the moisture; this prevents the whipped topping from sinking and creates distinct, beautiful layers.
- Use a Fork to Create Uniform Holes 🍴Use the tines of a fork rather than a toothpick to pierce the cake, creating multiple small holes per poke that allow better absorption without tearing the delicate crumb structure.
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Hi! I’m Christina… welcome to my kitchen! It’s so nice to meet you! I share tried and true recipes that anyone can make. I believe, if you can read, you can cook.
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Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Low-Cholesterol
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