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Pumpkin Poke Cake slice on a plate.
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5 from 24 votes

Pumpkin Poke Cake

This Pumpkin Poke Cake is rich and ultra moist with a creamy, crunchy topping. Every bite tastes like fall!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Toppings5 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Poke Cake
Servings: 12
Calories: 378kcal
Author: Echo Blickenstaff

Equipment

  • 9 x 13 Baking Pan

Ingredients

  • 1 yellow cake mix
  • 1 14 ounce can pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 12 ounce jar caramel topping
  • 1 8 ounce Cool Whip
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 4 Heath or Skor candy bars crushed into bits

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350.
    Mix together the yellow cake mix, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin pie spice until it forms a batter.
    Mixing bowl with yellow cake mix, pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice for Pumpkin Poke Cake.
  • Pour into a well-greased 9x13 pan. Bake for 35-45 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean.
    Baking dish with Pumpkin Poke Cake batter.
  • Let cool completely.
    Baked Pumpkin Cake in a baking dish.
  • Using the bottom of the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the top of the cake (about 1 inch apart).
    Holes poked in the Pumpkin Cake in a baking dish. Wooden spoon on the side.
  • Mix together sweetened condensed milk and 1/2 of the jar of caramel topping. Pour evenly over the cake.
    Cover and chill in the fridge for 1 hour.
    Caramel milk mixture covering the top of the Pumpkin Poke Cake.
  • Right before serving, mix the Cool Whip and cinnamon. Spread over the top of the cake.
    Spreading cinnamon Cool Whip on top of Pumpkin Poke Cake with a spatula.
  • Sprinkle Heath or Skor bits over the top of the cake and drizzle with the remaining caramel topping.
    Caramel sauce drizzled on top of Pumpkin Poke Cake.

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Notes

Storing Pumpkin Poke Cake

Leave the cake in the baking dish, place the cake in an airtight container, or cover the cake with saran wrap. Store it in the refrigerator for 5 to 7 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 80g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 471mg | Potassium: 255mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 5294IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 232mg | Iron: 2mg