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pumpkin caramel

Pumpkin Caramel Poke Cake

A delicious and easy Pumpkin Caramel Poke Cake perfect for fall or any occasion!
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients

  • 1 box spice cake mix (16.50 ounce)
  • 1 can pumpkin puree (15 ounce, not pumpkin pie mix)
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.33 cup canola or vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

Caramel Filling

  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk (12 ounce)
  • 1 jar caramel sundae topping (12 ounce)

Toppings

  • 1 container whipped topping (8 ounce, thawed, fat-free recommended)
  • 0.5 cup toffee bits
  • 0.5 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 0.33 cup salted caramel sauce (storebought or homemade)

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 350F. Line a 9x13-inch pan with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray; set aside.
  • To a large bowl, add the cake mix, pumpkin puree, egg, oil, and pumpkin pie spice. Beat with a handheld electric mixer on high until smooth and combined, about 3 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as necessary.
  • Bake for about 27 to 30 minutes, or until cake is set in the center, springy to the touch, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs but no batter.
  • While the cake bakes, combine the sweetened condensed milk and caramel sundae topping. Whisk to combine; set aside.
  • Remove cake from the oven when it’s done and use the blunt end of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the cake. Estimate about 60 evenly spaced holes over the surface.
  • Slowly pour the sweetened condensed milk and caramel mixture over the cake, taking your time to evenly distribute it.
  • Place cake in the fridge for about 15 minutes to cool slightly before adding the whipped topping so it doesn’t melt.
  • Remove cake from the fridge, evenly spread the whipped topping over the surface, evenly sprinkle with toffee bits, chocolate chips, and evenly drizzle with salted caramel sauce.
  • Cover cake and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (overnight is best) before slicing and serving.

Notes

This cake is best served chilled. For an extra decadent touch, add chopped nuts along with the toffee bits and chocolate chips.