Pumpkin Spice Poke Cake

Pumpkin Spice Poke Cake

from insanelygoodrecipes.com
45 min

Soft, spiced, and irresistibly sweet, this easy caramel pumpkin spice poke cake combines the cozy flavors of fall with creamy caramel in every bite.

Ingredients

  • 1 (14 ounce) can pumpkin puree
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 (15.25 ounce) box spice cake mix
  • 1/2 cup condensed milk
  • 1 cup caramel sauce, divided
  • 1 (8 ounce) tub whipped topping, thawed
  • toffee bits, for garnish

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

  2. 2

    In a medium bowl, beat the pumpkin puree, eggs, and vegetable oil with an electric mixer on medium until smooth. Blend in the cake mix until well combined. Be careful not to overmix.

  3. 3

    Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish. Smooth the top with a spatula if needed and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool for at least 20 minutes.

  4. 4

    While the cake cools, mix the condensed milk and 1/2 cup of caramel in a bowl until well combined.

  5. 5

    Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes evenly over the surface of the cake, spacing them about 1 inch apart. Poke about halfway through, not all the way to the bottom.

  6. 6

    Slowly pour the caramel mixture over the cake. Spread it evenly across the cake’s surface to ensure the filling penetrates the holes. Allow the cake to cool completely.

  7. 7

    Once the cake has cooled, spread the whipped topping evenly over the top. Drizzle with the remaining caramel and garnish with toffee bits, if desired.

  8. 8

    Chill until ready to eat. Enjoy!