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Amazing 3-Step Pumpkin Poke Cake Happiness

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Make this Ultimate Moist Caramel Pumpkin Poke Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. This easy dessert combines rich pumpkin spice flavor with a sweet caramel soak and a tangy cream cheese topping. It is perfect for your autumn gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pure pumpkin puree
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce, plus more for drizzling
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, prepare the cake mix according to the package directions, substituting the required water and oil with the amounts listed above, and adding the eggs. Beat until well combined.
  3. Gently whisk in the pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. While the cake is still warm, poke holes all over the top using a wooden skewer or chopstick, about 1 inch apart.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and the 1/2 cup of caramel sauce. Pour this mixture evenly over the warm cake, letting it soak into the holes. Let the cake cool completely.
  7. Prepare the cream cheese frosting: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
  8. Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk. Beat until the frosting is light and fluffy.
  9. Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
  10. Drizzle extra caramel sauce over the frosting before serving.

Notes

  • For extra moisture, you can substitute half of the water in the cake mix with milk.
  • Use a high-quality caramel sauce for the best flavor in the soak and drizzle.
  • Make sure the cake is completely cool before frosting to prevent the topping from melting.

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