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Pumpkin Poke Cake

Pumpkin Poke Cake

Published: November 6, 2017 Last Updated: November 12, 2020

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This is one of the best Pumpkin Poke Cake recipes you will ever try!  It’s light, flavorful and oh, so moist.

Over the past few months, I’ve tried lots of pumpkin poke cakes but this one came out on top as one of the best Pumpkin Poke Cake recipes.  It’s so good, in fact, that I’ve included it on my list of the best Thanksgiving recipes ever.

pumpkin pie poke plate on white plate with silver fork.

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I’m going out on a limb to say that this cake is magical!  It is so moist and light with full on pumpkin flavor oozing from every nook and cranny.

It starts with an ordinary boxed cake mix and then I added some extra flavors to kick it up a bit.  Not only does the pumpkin add extra flavor, but it also ensures that the cake stays fluffy and moist.

Once the cake is baked, I covered it in holes using the end of a wooden spoon.  This ensures that that the holes in this spice pumpkin poke cake have enough room to hold all of the sweet, pumpkin flavored mixture that we’re going to slather on top.

The mixture uses a combination of sweetened condensed milk and my Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix.  When you see how easy pumpkin pie spice is to make at home, you won’t want to buy the pre-made stuff again.

pumpkin pie poke cake on white plate with silver fork.

This luscious concoction is poured all over the top of the still warm cake and slides down into all of the holes you poked into the top.  You can almost see the deliciousness taking shape.

After the cake completely cools and chills for a bit, you can spread a thick, pillowy layer of whipped topping (or whipped cream, whichever you prefer) on top.  Then, to top it all off, you sprinkle a healthy amount of the homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix all over the top.

The last thing to do is sink your fork right into a big ol piece!  Once you try this recipe, you’ll have to agree that it’s one of the best Pumpkin Poke Cake recipes out there.

And, make sure you check my Carrot Cake Poke Cake recipe, too!  It’s so easy and so good!

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This is one of the best Pumpkin Poke Cake recipes you will ever try!  It's light, flavorful and oh, so moist.

Pumpkin Poke Cake

This is one of the best Pumpkin Poke Cake recipes you will ever try!  It's light, flavorful and oh, so moist.
Prep Time40 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time1 hr 10 mins
Course: Dessert
Servings: 8 people
Author: Christina Hitchcock
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4.14 from 15 votes

Ingredients

  • 1 15.25 spice cake mix
  • 1 15 oz can pumpkin
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice - plus more for topping
  • 8 oz whipped topping - thawed

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray a 9x13 cake pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Add cake mix, pumpkin and milk to bowl and mix until combined.
  • Transfer mixture to prepared cake pan.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until a stick inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean.
  • All cake to cool for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, add pumpkin pie spice to sweetened condensed milk and stir to combine.
  • When cake has cooled slightly, use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the top of the cake.
  • 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.
  • Allow cake to cool completely.
  • Top with whipped topping and sprinkle additional pumpkin pie spice over the top of the cake.
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Comments

  1. Rosanne says

    September 26, 2019 at 9:08 pm

    Do I add eggs, etc to the cake mix = ingredients that are on the box? Or just the dry cake mix and pumpkin? I’m confused.

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    • Christina Hitchcock says

      October 7, 2019 at 1:15 pm

      No. Simply follow the instructions exactly as my recipe states.

      Reply
  2. vicki finn says

    November 11, 2017 at 5:33 pm

    This cake is super easy to make and so delicious! Will definitely make this for Thanksgiving.

    Reply
    • Christina Hitchcock says

      November 24, 2017 at 8:25 pm

      I hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  3. Ally says

    November 11, 2017 at 2:03 am

    This cake is pure perfection!! Sooo good!!!

    Reply
  4. Jill Robbins says

    November 10, 2017 at 9:13 pm

    This cake is amazing and so yummy and moist. it’s definitely going on dessert lineup for Thanksgiving!

    Reply
  5. Corinne says

    November 10, 2017 at 7:34 am

    This is going on our dessert menu for Thanksgiving. It’s really easy to make and is so moist and flavorful! Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
  6. Cerys says

    November 10, 2017 at 4:19 am

    I tried this for the first time and it tasted amazing. I loved how moist it was and it’s quickly becoming one of my favourite autumn recipes.

    Reply
  7. Sandra says

    November 9, 2017 at 5:17 pm

    I love this cake! It’s so much better than pumpkin pie. I have been known to eat it for breakfast.

    Reply
    • Christina Hitchcock says

      November 24, 2017 at 8:27 pm

      Cake for breakfast! YAY!

      Reply
  8. Denay DeGuzman says

    November 7, 2017 at 2:55 pm

    Oh my goodness, this pumpkin poke cake is pure deliciousness! I’m so glad to have discovered this fabulous fall recipe. And now that I’ve made it once, I’m ready to make it again this coming weekend when I’m hosting some friends from out of town. Thank you so much for sharing this yummy recipe!

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