Poke Pour Spice Cake
Immerse yourself in the cozy flavors of fall with this Poke Pour Spice Cake, a delightful dessert that marries warm spices with a luscious caramel glaze. This moist and tender cake features aromatic layers of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger, creating a symphony of seasonal flavors in every bite. The signature "poke and pour" technique allows rich caramel sauce to seep into tiny pockets throughout the cake, ensuring every forkful is irresistibly gooey and flavorful. Topped with optional toasted pecans for a delightful crunch, this dessert is perfect for holidays, family gatherings, or a simple treat alongside your favorite warm beverage. Easy to prepare and bursting with comforting flavors, this spice cake is your go-to recipe for effortless indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.75 cups Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups Brown sugar, packed
- 3 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 1 cups Caramel sauce (for glaze)
- 0.5 cups Chopped toasted pecans (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and lightly dust it with flour, tapping out any excess.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes, using a handheld or stand mixer.
Add the eggs to the butter-sugar mixture one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three additions, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes. While it cools, use the handle of a wooden spoon or a skewer to poke holes all over the surface of the cake, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Warm the caramel sauce slightly, if needed, so it pours easily. Slowly pour the caramel sauce over the entire surface of the cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes.
Let the cake cool completely, allowing the caramel to soak in and set.
Optional: Sprinkle chopped toasted pecans over the top of the cake for added flavor and texture.
Slice and serve. Enjoy your Poke Pour Spice Cake with a warm beverage or a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4912 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 228.7 g | 293% | |
| Saturated Fat | 116.2 g | 581% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1014 mg | 338% | |
| Sodium | 3310 mg | 144% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 653.4 g | 238% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.1 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 447.0 g | ||
| Protein | 61.1 g | 122% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.8 mcg | 29% | |
| Calcium | 703 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 17.3 mg | 96% | |
| Potassium | 1438 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
