Description
Pumpkin Poke Cake is a delightful autumn dessert that combines moist pumpkin cake with warm spices and a luscious frosting. This treat captures the essence of fall, making it perfect for gatherings or cozy nights at home. Each forkful delivers a burst of flavor reminiscent of cherished family traditions and seasonal celebrations, ensuring this cake will be the star of any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup heavy cream (for frosting)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree and eggs until smooth; combine with dry ingredients and melted butter or oil until just mixed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- After cooling slightly, poke holes in the cake using a wooden spoon handle.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form; spread over the cooled cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg