Eggnog Pudding Poke Cake
This unique Christmas dessert recipe will wow your friends and family. Eggnog Pudding Poke Cake is a layered poke cake made with french vanilla cake mix. A white chocolate pudding and eggnog mixture is poured over the cake to make it super moist and full of seasonal flavor. The whole thing is topped off with salted caramel sauce and a layer of creamy Cool Whip. If you love eggnog during the holidays, you'll come back to this recipe time and time again. You'll finally have a new way to enjoy this holiday beverage treat -- it's perfect for eating after a hearty Christmas dinner.
Notes
For another classic, holiday-flavored cake recipe you'll enjoy, try this White Chocolate Gingerbread Poke Cake.
Celebrate With More Festive Recipe Ideas
If you enjoyed making our Eggnog Pudding Poke Cake, you're in for a treat with these three additional Christmas recipes that will surely impress your friends and family this holiday season.
First up, why not try making Peppermint Bark Brownies? These rich and fudgy brownies are swirled with peppermint-infused white chocolate and topped with crushed candy canes for a festive touch. They are the perfect combination of chocolate and mint flavors that will surely satisfy your sweet tooth.
Next, give our Cranberry Orange Bread a try. This moist and flavorful bread is bursting with tangy cranberries and zesty orange zest. It's a delightful treat for breakfast or as a snack with a cup of hot cocoa by the fireplace. The bright colors and flavors of this bread make it a perfect addition to your Christmas table.
Last but not least, consider making our Gingerbread Cheesecake Bars. These creamy cheesecake bars are infused with warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, giving them that classic gingerbread flavor. Topped with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon, these bars are a decadent and festive dessert that will surely become a favorite at your holiday gatherings.
We hope you enjoy trying out these new Christmas recipes and that they bring a little extra joy to your holiday season. Happy baking!
Cooking Time35 min
Ingredients
- 1 French vanilla-flavored cake mix (plus required box ingredients)
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- 1 package white chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups eggnog
- 1 cup salted caramel sauce
- 1 (8-ounce) tub whipped topping, thawed
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
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Prepare the cake mix as the box directs and bake for 30-35 minutes until the center tests dry when a toothpick is inserted into it. Remove cake to a cooking rack. While cake is still warm, use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes 2 apart all over the cake.
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Combine the pudding mix with the egg nog and stir gently for 2 minutes, then pour over the cake and into the holes. Cool cake to room temperature.
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Spread the caramel sauce over the cake, covering the surface. Top with the whipped topping and then shake cinnamon through a wire sieve to garnish the top. Chill for 2 hours before cutting to serve. Store, covered with plastic wrap, in the refrigerator.