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.
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.
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Rnbowgrl
Dec 07, 2017
Caramel and eggnog don't sound like they would go well together...but who am I to judge perfection in the making? I would have never thought to use white chocolate pudding with eggnog but I'm such a fan of both it's definitely gonna have to go on to my must make ASAP recipes list for the holidays!
Edmund K
Nov 30, 2017
It's the time of year when the pumpkin pie spice is put back on the shelf, and eggnog becomes the preferred ingredient. This is a delightful recipe for this time of year when eggnog is readily available in the stores. I love the addition of the salted caramel sauce, and the cinnamon sprinkled on top is a wonderful finishing touch. I love eggnog and this is pretty much a perfect holiday dessert for me.
Sandi C
Jul 07, 2017
Oh, yes please! This sounds amazing. I love eggnog and it's such a treat to have at the holidays. I can't even imagine turning it into a cake with salted caramel poured over the top. I wish eggnog was available year round in my area because I would love to try this out for book club. I love the idea of adding vanilla extract as mentioned in the comment below. Thanks for a great recipe!
Maggie G
Jan 27, 2017
A salted caramel eggnog recipe? Yes, please! This sounds so great and I agree that a homemade cake would probably be even better! Make sure to add some vanilla extract to your homemade cake better so it still has a hint of that warm, vanilla-y flavor. Or perhaps some almond extract for an additional twist!
cat53
Sep 08, 2016
The recipes sounds great, but I would bake the cake from scratch. I do not like the artificial taste of boxed cakes and to tell you the truth, it isn't that much more work to make your own batter.....and it tastes so much better.
helenepowers 70769 14
Dec 23, 2015
What do you mean use recipe on box and then ???? add 3 eggs, water, ol ??? Please answer me at calabaza@gmail.com, I want to make it tomorrow, thanks and happy holidays Rating before I make it ? ok....Let's say probably a 5
CreativityGoddess
Sep 11, 2015
Not a huge eggnog fan, but really enjoyed this dessert! Would make it any time of year - not just at Christmas. Light and fluffy and not too sweet!
Melissa Ryan
Sep 11, 2015
I LOVED this dessert! I don't like eggnog but this cake changed everything. For sure adding this recipe to the Christmas lineup this year!
Emily Michelle
Sep 11, 2015
I loved this cake. Eggnog has such a short season, so I try to use a lot of it around the holidays. I love the idea of using it in a cake. The flavor was great and the cake was super moist, just the way I like it )
nashmeow
Sep 11, 2015
What a clever idea, to use eggnog in place of milk with the pudding for this cake. That inspires me to try it with just pudding (and no cake) also. Definitely makes for a moist cake, with just the right amount of eggnog so as not to be overpowering.
caitlinmm
Sep 11, 2015
If I ever need a quick and easy Christmas dessert, I'd make this again for sure! The eggnog flavor was not too strong, and it gave the cake a great taste. IT reminded me of a tres leches cake.
grannyhootin56 604 1219
Dec 06, 2013
I plan to fix this for Christmas dessert because my daughter has never eaten (or even HEARD OF) "poke" cake. I think she'll be wonderfully surprised because she loves eggnog!
meet2250
Dec 03, 2013
Never had egg nog so what a great way to get the taste without actually having to drink it from a glass!
casejanm 9031820
Dec 02, 2013
I have only recently tried egg nog. I never before thought that I would like it. I am curious to try this recipe. I know my husband will like it; but will I? I wonder.
ilovetoclap
Dec 01, 2013
Well, this is a new one, and I do believe I'll try it! Sounds amazing!
michelletucker 890 7081
Dec 01, 2013
Looks so good. I absolutely love egg nog. I've got to try this!
lisalmg25 9569228
Dec 01, 2013
This sounds like a delicious and easy cake to make and I love that it has cool whip and caramel topping!
garyandsandy 02706 20
Dec 01, 2013
I have made something similar to this and it was fantastic!
bcarter126 7501374
Dec 01, 2013
It sound delicious and worth making for my family who love eggnog.
rsg 5225115
Dec 01, 2013
I am not a huge fan on eggnog - but everything about this cake sounds wonderful.
reginascarberry 29 98817
Dec 01, 2013
I like eggnog, so this sounds wonderful. But my favorite cake is orange dreamcicle cheesecake.
kieree
Dec 01, 2013
I plan on making this next week when I have time. Please help me out and let me win the recipe book and every thing else.
christianhonesty 7 917602
Dec 01, 2013
This sounds simply delicious!! I will make it this week and then come back here to rate it.
Cindy33
Dec 01, 2013
Have recipe for Eggnog Bread and as good as it is, this will be out of this world!! c
katri1229 7365230
Dec 01, 2013
I'll bake this cake first if I win the pan. :0 I think the family will enjoy it.
christycolln33 480 3861
Dec 01, 2013
This sounds delicious...I might try to make it for Christmas this year :) thank you
mrsdbozley 2407827
Dec 01, 2013
Sound good and easy to make, but German Chocolate is still my favorite.
voyag70118 0618567
Dec 01, 2013
I know what I am doing with my eggnog. Love the smell of the spices.
cken
Dec 01, 2013
Going to buy egg nog today and make this cake for my husbands birthday tomorrow.
Member 3656350
Dec 01, 2013
I would make this cake for others, but I'm not a big fan of eggnog myself Kathryn C kacor (AT) hotmail (DOT) com
tinc269 5316374
Dec 01, 2013
Sounds like another wonderful toast for the Holiday! I will try this soon
myfoxybabe 7543331
Dec 01, 2013
Looks great! My kids love eggnog and look forward to the holiday season to get their "Christmas milk", so this will be perfect for them!
debbiecats 5597249
Dec 01, 2013
I'm usually not a big fan of egg nog....but the poke cake looks amazing!! I'll try it for Christmas day !!
Melody Spence
Dec 01, 2013
This looks yummy. I will have to experiment to make sugar free for my husband who cannot eat sugar.
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