Eggnog Poke Cake
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4.4
Eggnog Poke Cake
Description
Eggnog Poke Cake starts with a standard white or yellow cake mix enhanced by vanilla extract and baked in a 9x13 inch pan. While still warm, holes are poked into the surface to allow a pudding mixture made by whipping instant vanilla pudding mix with cold eggnog and pumpkin pie spice to seep in, moistening and flavoring the cake throughout.
The cake is then chilled to set, topped with whipped cream, and finished with crumbled Nilla Wafers for added texture contrast. The pudding replaces milk with eggnog, enriching the flavor with its creamy, festive character and aromatic spice.
This dessert suits holiday gatherings or anytime eggnog is on hand. The moist texture from the infused pudding balances well with the light whipped topping and crisp cookie crumbs, making it a noteworthy twist on traditional poke cakes.
Check the instant pudding package to confirm the correct amount of eggnog to substitute for milk, typically around 3 cups but may vary.
Ingredients
Cake:
- 16.25 ounce cake mix , white or yellow
- Ingredients to make cake
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Pudding Mix:
- 5.1 ounce instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3 cups eggnog cold
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Topping:
- 8 ounces Whipped Cream
- 1 1/2 cups nilla wafers , crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat oven and mix cake batter according to package directions for a 9x13 in baking pan. Add vanilla extract to cake mix.
- Bake according to package instructions.
- Remove and while cake is still hot, poke many holes in the top. Allow to cool for 10 minutes.
- Prepare eggnog pudding by whipping eggnog into pudding mix (like it was milk). Fold in pumpkin pie spice.
- Spread pudding mix over warm cake, allowing it sink into the holes of the cake. Tap lightly on the counter to get it into all the nooks and crannies.
- Allow to cool and refrigerate.
- Frost with whipped cream and top with crumbled Nilla Wafer cookies.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!
Notes
- Check the instant pudding package to confirm the correct amount of eggnog to substitute for milk, typically around 3 cups but may vary.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 241 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 241kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 286mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 4% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 325IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 145mg | 15% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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