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Gingerbread Poke Cake

Irresistible Gingerbread Poke Cake for Cozy Holiday Gatherings

This Gingerbread Poke Cake features spiced gingerbread soaked in caramel, a fluffy whipped cream topping, and a satisfying crunch, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Gingerbread Cake Mix Store-bought or homemade
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 1 cup Water Can be replaced with brewed coffee
  • 1/2 cup Oil Can substitute with melted butter
For the Caramel Soak
  • 1 cup Caramel Sauce Can substitute with butterscotch
For the Whipped Cream Topping
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream Dairy-free alternative can be used
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon Adjust to taste
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg Omit if preferred
For the Crunchy Topping
  • 1 cup Gingersnap Cookies Can use graham crackers or vanilla wafers

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the gingerbread cake mix, eggs, water, and oil. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 30-35 minutes. The cake is done when it springs back lightly when tapped and a toothpick comes out clean.
  4. Let the cake cool on a wire rack for 15-20 minutes. Poke holes evenly across the surface using a wooden spoon.
  5. Drizzle warm caramel sauce over the holes in the cake. Allow it to absorb for 10-15 minutes.
  6. Whip heavy cream, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl until soft peaks form.
  7. Spread whipped cream evenly over the cake, allowing some caramel to peek through.
  8. Sprinkle crushed gingersnap cookies on top of the whipped cream.
  9. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure the cake is completely cool before soaking and refrigerate for flavors to meld.

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