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Gingerbread Poke Cake

Cozy Gingerbread Poke Cake: A Festive Holiday Delight

Savor the nostalgia of the holidays with a Gingerbread Poke Cake, featuring moist layers soaked in caramel and topped with whipped cream.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Gingerbread Cake Mix Feel free to swap with homemade gingerbread for personal touch.
For the Caramel Soak
  • 1 cup Caramel Sauce Store-bought or homemade.
For the Whipped Cream Topping
  • 2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream Coconut cream works for dairy-free.
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar Adjust for sweetness.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon Adjust to taste.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg Alternatively, try pumpkin pie spice.
For the Crumble Topping
  • 1 cup Gingersnap Cookies Crushed, or use crushed graham crackers as substitute.

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Electric mixer
  • Skewer or fork
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare the gingerbread cake mix according to package instructions, or use your homemade recipe. Pour into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish and bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes.
  2. Poke holes all over the cooled cake with a skewer or fork, about an inch apart. Warm the caramel sauce in the microwave for 20–30 seconds until pourable. Drizzle it over the cake and let it sit for 10 minutes.
  3. In a bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until soft peaks form (3–5 minutes).
  4. Spread the whipped cream over the soaked cake, covering all caramel areas evenly.
  5. Crush gingersnap cookies and sprinkle them over the whipped cream layer generously.
  6. Cover the cake and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For richer flavor, allow the cake to chill overnight in the refrigerator. Adjust the spices to your taste or add a splash of vanilla extract for extra flavor.

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