Description
Pumpkin Poke Cake is the ultimate fall dessert, combining moist pumpkin spice cake with rich cream cheese frosting. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for cozy gatherings and holiday celebrations, delivering a burst of autumn flavors in every bite. With its fluffy texture and inviting aroma, this cake will be the star of your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup canned pumpkin puree
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- For the Topping: 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a rectangular baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, pumpkin puree, and vegetable oil until smooth.
- Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed; pour into prepared pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool slightly.
- Poke holes in the cake using the back of a wooden spoon.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until creamy. Spread over cooled cake and allow it to chill in the fridge for at least an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: For a lighter cake, substitute half of the vegetable oil with unsweetened applesauce. Consider adding chocolate chips or spices like ginger for added flavor.