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Easy Gingerbread Poke Cake

This moist gingerbread poke cake makes the perfect Christmas dessert! Every bite is a tantalizing blend of holiday spices and sweet creamy filling.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
5 hrs
Total Time
5 hrs 50 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 335 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Cake Ingredients
  • 1 box spice cake mix
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 eggs large
Toppings
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tub Cool Whip about 2 cups
  • 1 box gingersnap cookies

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and coat a 9x13" baking dish with non-stick spray.
  2. Using an electric hand mixer or stand mixer, beat together cake mix, spices, buttermilk, molasses, eggs, and oil until well combined.
  3. Pour batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  4. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
  5. After cake has cooled to room temperature, use the end of a wooden spoon handle to poke holes throughout the cake, about one inch apart.
  6. Pour the sweetened condensed milk over the top of the cake, so that it fills the holes.
  7. Cover cake and chill in fridge for 3-4 hours.
  8. When cake has set, spread cool whip to coat the top of the cake, about 1/2" thick. Use a decorating bag with star tip to pipe cool whip on top.
  9. Sprinkle the top of your cake with crushed gingerbread cookies and chill for an additional 1-2 hours before serving.

Notes

  • Note: Nutrition information is a rough estimate only; actual values will vary based on the exact ingredients used and amount of recipe prepared.

Nutrition Information

Calories 335kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 50mg (17%) Sodium 304mg (13%) Potassium 393mg (11%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 37g (74%) Vitamin A 139IU (3%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 137mg (14%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 335

% Daily Value*

Calories 335kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 50g 17%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 50mg 17%
Sodium 304mg 13%
Potassium 393mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 37g 74%
Vitamin A 139IU 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 137mg 14%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.