Pumpkin Gingerbread Poke Cake
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Ingredients
- 2 14.5 ounce boxes gingerbread mix
- 2 ½ cups water
- 2 eggs
- 15 ounce can pumpkin puree
- 3.4 ounce instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 8 ounce container whipped topping
- 1 cup toasted pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
- In a mixing bowl whisk together the gingerbread mix, water and eggs until well combined.
- Spray a 9x13 baking dish.
- Pour the gingerbread batter into the pan and bake at 350 for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let cool completely.
- Using the end of a wooden spoon or smoothie straw poke holes all over the cake.
- In a large bowl whisk together the vanilla pudding mix and milk until combined.
- Whisk in the pumpkin and brown sugar.
- Pour the pumpkin mixture all over the cake making sure to get it into the holes.
- Top with the whipped topping and toasted pecans.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon if you like.
- Refrigerate for 4 hours to set.
- Slice and serve!
Notes
Tips, Tricks & Storage
Don't Skip the Poke Poking holes all over the warm cake lets the filling seep in perfectly. Use the handle of a wooden spoon or a large straw for even spacing. Let It Cool If the cake is too hot, the filling can turn runny. Let it sit for about 10–15 minutes before pouring anything over it. Spice It Up Add a little extra cinnamon, nutmeg, or allspice if you like a stronger flavor. The warm spices are what make this cake so inviting. Storage Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It actually tastes even better the next day, as the flavors meld.Substitutions & Variations
However you choose to change it up, this recipe is easygoing and always delicious. Pumpkin Filling → Carmel, Cream Cheese Frosting, Butterscotch Pudding Swap the filling for caramel, cream cheese frosting, or even butterscotch pudding for a fun twist on texture and flavor. Pecans → Walnuts You can substitute toasted pecans for walnuts, or omit the nuts altogether if you prefer. Whipped Topping → Homemade Whipped Cream For a more personal touch, whip heavy cream with a bit of powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Cinnamon Sprinkle Topping → Caramel, Pumpkin Spice Instead of adding cinnamon, you can also drizzle caramel or pumpkin spice over the top!Private Notes
Servings: 12 people
