Eggnog Poke Cake Recipe
This Eggnog Poke Cake is a festive and creamy dessert perfect for holiday gatherings. It features a moist vanilla cake base infused with rich eggnog and spiced rum pudding, topped with fluffy whipped topping and a dusting of warm cinnamon and nutmeg for the perfect seasonal flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Cake
- Cooking spray, for pan
- 1 box vanilla cake mix, plus ingredients called for on box
Pudding Mixture
- 2 (5.1-oz) boxes instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 1/2 cups eggnog
- 1/4 cup spiced rum
Topping
- 3 cups whipped topping, such as Cool Whip
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch nutmeg
Instructions
- Prepare the cake base: Preheat your oven to 350ºF and grease and flour a 9″ x 13″ cake pan to prevent sticking. Prepare the vanilla cake mix according to the package instructions, then pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 26 to 28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Once baked, allow the cake to cool for about 10 minutes.
- Make the pudding mixture: While the cake is baking and cooling, whisk together the two boxes of instant vanilla pudding mix with 2 1/2 cups of eggnog and 1/4 cup of spiced rum in a bowl. Whisk thoroughly until the mixture thickens, then set it aside.
- Poke and fill: Using the bottom of a wooden spoon, gently poke holes all over the warm cake to allow the pudding mixture to seep in. Pour the thickened pudding mixture evenly over the cake, spreading it to cover all the holes and surfaces.
- Top and garnish: Spread 3 cups of whipped topping evenly over the pudding layer. Finally, sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon and a pinch of nutmeg evenly on top for a festive finish. Slice and serve your delicious Eggnog Poke Cake.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, omit the spiced rum or substitute with rum extract.
- Make sure the cake is warm but not hot when poking holes and pouring the pudding to allow proper absorption.
- Chill the cake for 1-2 hours before serving for best flavor and texture.
- Use freshly grated nutmeg for more intense flavor if preferred.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Keywords: Eggnog Poke Cake, holiday dessert, vanilla cake, eggnog pudding cake, festive cake, Christmas dessert
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