Biscoff Poke Cake
Ingredients
- BISCOFF CAKE
- 1 box Yellow Cake mix
15.25 oz.
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup vegetable oil
I used olive oil
- 3 eggs
- 8 Biscoff cookies crumbled
about ½ cup
- VANILLA PUDDING
- 1 box Jello Instant Vanilla Pudding
5.1 oz.
- 3 cups milk
2% or whole
- 2 tablespoons Biscoff cookie butter
- BISCOFF BUTTERCREAM
- 1 cup salted butter
room temperature, 2 sticks
- ½ cup Biscoff cookie butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- WHOLE CAKE DECORATION
Optional
- 4 Biscoff Cookies Whole
- 4 Biscoff Cookies
Crushed
- CAKE SLICE GARNISH
Optional
- Whipped Topping
- 1 Biscoff Cookie
Whole
- Crushed Biscoff Cookie Crumbles
Directions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F
- 2
Butter or use Cooking Spray a 9 x 13 bakeware. Set aside.
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, prepare the cake according to the instructions on the box. For this recipe, we mix the cake mix, water, oil, eggs, and the crumbled 8 cookies (about ½ cup).
- 4
Mix all ingredients until they are blended.
- 5
Pour in the prepared baking dish.
- 6
Bake in preheated oven for 28 to 30 minutes or until the edges are set and the toothpick is clean when inserted in the middle.
- 7
Let the cake chill completely before poking the holes.
- 8
Once the cake is chilled, with a straw or the back of a wooden spoon, make holes throughout the cake. Set aside.
- 9
In a medium size bowl, mix the milk, Jello instant pudding, and the Biscoff butter (if the Biscoff butter is hard, you can microwave it for 15 seconds to soften it)
- 10
Mix until all ingredients are combined.
- 11
Gently pour over the cake making sure to fill all the holes. Set the cake aside until the pudding is set, 2 hours or even overnight.
- 12
In a large bowl, with a hand mixer cream the butter and the Biscoff butter together.
- 13
Add the powdered sugar, ½ cup at a time. Mix until all the sugar is incorporated. (do not add more sugar to make the frosting too stiff as you need to be able to spread it over the cake and the vanilla pudding.
- 14
Add the vanilla extract.
- 15
Gently spread the frosting over the cake using an offset spatula or you can even use a pipping bag.
- 16
Top whole cake with more whole Biscoff cookies and Biscoff cookie crumbles.
- 17
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- 18
Bring cake to room temperature before serving (at least 30 minutes)
- 19
Garnish individual slices with whipped cream, a whole Biscoff Cookie and more cookie crumbles if desired.
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About this Recipe
Craving a dessert that delivers comfort and layers of irresistible flavor? This Biscoff Poke Cake is the ultimate indulgence for any cookie butter enthusiast, perfect for making your Thanksgiving table truly unforgettable.
Why This Cake Works Its Magic
The secret to this cake's success lies in its glorious three-layer construction, where every component enhances the beloved Biscoff flavor. You start with a moist yellow cake base, then infuse it with a creamy vanilla pudding enriched with Biscoff cookie butter. This poke cake design ensures that rich, spiced flavor seeps into every bite, leading to a truly decadent experience. To top it all off, a luxurious Biscoff buttercream provides a smooth, sweet finish that truly sets this dessert apart.
What to Expect from This Delight
Prepare your taste buds for a symphony of textures and tastes. You'll experience a supremely moist cake, velvety smooth pudding, and a rich, buttery frosting, all bursting with the warm, spiced notes of Biscoff cookies. Each forkful offers a delightful contrast—the tender cake, the cool, creamy filling, and the luxurious, spiced buttercream. It's an undeniably rich and satisfying dessert that manages to feel both familiar and excitingly new, destined to be a crowd-pleaser that leaves everyone wanting another slice.
Customization & Variations
While this Biscoff Poke Cake recipe shines in its original form, a few subtle tweaks can make it your own. The recipe specifies using vegetable oil, but notes that olive oil was also successfully used, offering a simple swap if that's what you have on hand. For the pudding, 2% or whole milk works perfectly, allowing you to choose your desired richness. You can also play with the final presentation by adding extra crushed Biscoff cookies or whipped topping for a beautiful garnish.
Serving & Context
This showstopping Biscoff Poke Cake is ideal for special occasions, especially Thanksgiving, where its rich flavors and impressive presentation will be a standout. Serve it chilled to fully appreciate its layered textures, perhaps with a cup of coffee or a glass of milk to balance its decadent sweetness. Don't forget the optional garnishes of whole or crushed Biscoff cookies for that extra touch of elegance.