Description
Sweet autumn memories come alive with this pumpkin patch poke cake, a delightful dessert that whispers fall’s warmth. Creamy layers of spiced pumpkin and rich cream will enchant your taste buds with nostalgic comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box spice cake mix
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) pumpkin puree
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) pumpkin pie spice
Additional Ingredients (as specified on the cake mix box):
(Note: These would typically include eggs, oil, and water as per the cake mix package instructions)
Instructions
- Craft the foundation by mixing spice cake blend with pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice, following package guidance. Transfer batter into a 9×13-inch baking vessel and bake at recommended temperature until golden and springy.
- After removing from oven, allow cake to cool slightly, then perforate entire surface systematically using wooden spoon handle, creating channels for pudding absorption.
- Combine instant pudding mix with cold milk and ground cinnamon, whisking vigorously until mixture achieves a thickened consistency, approximately two minutes.
- Cascade pudding across cake’s surface, ensuring even distribution into previously created perforations, allowing liquid to seep thoroughly into cake’s interior.
- Transfer cake to refrigeration unit, permitting pudding to solidify and flavors to meld for minimum two hours.
- Once chilled, blanket entire cake with smooth layer of whipped topping, creating uniform coverage.
- Enhance visual appeal by drizzling caramel sauce in elegant patterns across topping’s surface, then sprinkle crushed graham crackers and strategically place pumpkin-shaped confections for festive presentation.
- Slice into symmetrical portions and serve chilled, celebrating autumn’s delectable essence in every decadent bite.
Notes
- Swap out whole milk for almond or oat milk to create a dairy-free version that’s equally delicious and creamy.
- Use sugar-free pudding mix and whipped topping to reduce overall sugar content for health-conscious guests.
- Enhance moisture by adding an extra quarter cup of pumpkin puree to the cake batter, creating a richer, more decadent texture.
- Toast the graham cracker crumbs before sprinkling for an extra layer of nutty, caramelized flavor that elevates the entire dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg