Description
This Eggnog Poke Cake is a holiday miracle in dessert form, combining a moist cake with rich, creamy eggnog flavor. It’s the perfect festive treat for gatherings or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 3 eggs (or as specified on cake mix box)
- 1/2 cup oil (or as specified on cake mix box)
- 1 cup water (or as specified on cake mix box)
- 2 cups non-alcoholic eggnog
- 1 (3.4-ounce) box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 container frozen whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- Freshly grated nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on your yellow cake mix box. Lightly grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, prepare your yellow cake mix according to the package directions, adding the required eggs, oil, and water. Pour the batter evenly into your prepared pan and bake for the recommended time, usually around 28-32 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once your cake is baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for about 15-20 minutes. Using the handle of a wooden spoon (or a large skewer), poke holes all over the top of the cake, about 1 inch apart and going about two-thirds of the way down into the cake.
- In a medium-sized bowl, pour in your non-alcoholic eggnog and add the instant vanilla pudding mix. Whisk vigorously for about 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens and is smooth.
- Carefully and evenly pour the thickened eggnog pudding mixture over the entire warm, poked cake. Use a spatula to gently spread it, ensuring that the pudding seeps down into all the holes.
- Cover the pan loosely with plastic wrap and transfer it to the refrigerator. Let the cake chill for at least 4 hours, but overnight is even better.
- Once the cake is thoroughly chilled and set, remove it from the refrigerator. Spread your thawed whipped topping evenly over the entire surface of the cake. Generously sprinkle freshly grated nutmeg on top.
- Slice into generous squares and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: Ensure to use freshly grated nutmeg for the best flavor. The chilling time is crucial for the pudding to set and the flavors to meld together.