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Pumpkin Pudding Poke Cake

November 23, 2013 By Kelli and Holli 9 Comments

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PUMPKIN PUDDING POKE CAKE via @KitchenKelli

Pumpkin Pudding Poke Cake from Kelli's Kitchen

I love a good poke cake and while this season is not exactly the time for a summery slice, I have found a way to enjoy one and I want to share it with you! Are you familiar with the seasonal release of the Kraft Jell-O favorite Pumpkin Pudding? I was not until Wednesday when I read a recipe – once again in The Daily Oklahoman’s Melba’s Swap Shop – for a dish calling for a box. Here’s a picture in case you’ve never seen one.

Pumpkin Pudding Poke Cake from Kelli's Kitchen

My mind was reeling thinking of all the wonderful recipes I could make with it but then I thought of a poke cake! A poke cake! Oh how I love a good poke cake and this could be made for Thanksgiving potluck at work or church or a gathering of our friends – all three we need to attend next week – so I had to hurry and find two boxes and then make posts and put them on the blog to share to give everyone time to make them. It’s very easy and tastes wonderful! It is a subtle pumpkin flavor, not overpowering.

I sent a text to Top Girl and asked if she had heard of it and where she thought I could get it. She had not, but sent son-in-law, because it was his day off, on the hunt. Several Walmarts, a target, the new Crest and a couple of convenience stores later he was still empty handed. He was just about to give up but as he was driving home he stopped at a family owned grocery store on a fluke. Low and behold, there they were shining like great big diamonds on the pudding shelf. So he got 12. Yes, 12. He got so taken up in the Pumpkin Pudding frenzy (he talked to some ladies who were also on the hunt) he grabbed a dozen and brought them home like a trophy 8-point deer after a successful hunting trip. I smiled, thanking him and wondering what I was going to do with the 10 extra boxes! Luckily the expiration date is in September of 2015 so I have nearly two years to figure it out.

I will be trying a dark chocolate cake version of this poke cake soon but for today, this is a perfect take-it-somewhere dish and like I told you earlier, it is not overpoweringly pumpkin.

Pumpkin Pudding Poke Cake

The following is all you will need:

Pumpkin Pudding Poke Cake from Kelli's Kitchen

1 yellow cake mix
Eggs
Milk
Butter
2 boxes of Jell-O Instant Pumpkin Pudding Mix
4 Cups milk
1 tub of Cool Whip

Optional crush Graham Crackers for sprinkling on top

That’s it!

Directions:

Make the cake according to box directions except do these things for a rich, less boxed taste:
Add an extra egg for however many are called for. If it calls for three, put in four.

Substitute milk for water
Substitute melted butter for oil
Bake as directed and let cool for about 30 minutes. It needs to be cooled but still a bit warm.
Prepare the 2 boxes of pudding and let sit for 3-4 minutes.
While it is sitting, use a wooden spoon handle, poke holes in the cake about 1 inch apart like this:

Pumpkin Pudding Poke Cake from Kelli's Kitchen

Make sure you get all the way to the bottom.
Spread the pudding out over the cake and work to the it down the holes of the cake you just made.

Pumpkin Pudding Poke Cake from Kelli's Kitchen

Put in the fridge for about 2 hours, then take it out and spread the cool whip over top and return to fridge until ready to serve.

Pumpkin Pudding Poke Cake from Kelli's Kitchen

Done!

Pumpkin Pudding Poke Cake from Kelli's Kitchen

I hope you like it because I have another one to post this afternoon that uses the pudding mix. In fact, since I have nine boxes, you might see several different dishes over the next year!

 

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  1. Melissa

    November 23, 2013 at 12:15 PM

    The “hunt” for the Pumpkin spice jello-o is a cute story!
    I love to try new cake recipes, and the Poke cakes are delicious! =)
    Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  2. quilt32

    November 23, 2013 at 4:07 PM

    This sounds so good, but my chances of finding the pudding is almost nil. I’ll look, though, when I go to the store on Tuesday.
    Lillian

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    • kalamitykelli

      November 23, 2013 at 4:58 PM

      Let me know if you find it but boy it was hard for the SIL to find – sold out everywhere!

      Reply
  3. thebetterbaker11

    November 23, 2013 at 10:15 PM

    Aren’t you proud of the hunt your SIL went for!??? I’ve bought several when I saw them, but am now out. Your cake looks mighty tasty. So glad you shared at Weekend Potlucki! Enjoy a blessed Thanks-Living week!

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    • kalamitykelli

      November 23, 2013 at 10:19 PM

      Thank you for dropping by – I have enjoyed making several of the recipes using the pudding mix!

      Reply
  4. Choc Chip Uru

    November 24, 2013 at 2:20 AM

    I am new to poke cakes but I would love to try it no doubt about that 😀
    It looks delicious and refreshing!

    Cheers
    CCU

    Reply
  5. Liz

    November 24, 2013 at 10:17 PM

    I love a good poke cake, too 🙂

    Reply
  6. dcliner

    November 26, 2013 at 12:38 PM

    Haven’t been able to find the Pumpkin Pudding Mix in our stores yet. Guess I’ll just have to keep on looking! This sounds scrumptious!! But then, all your recipes sound scrumptious. Thanks for taking all the time it takes to put together, photograph and post your recipes. I know your life is so busy even without taking care of your blog, but you take very good care of it anyway!

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    • kalamitykelli

      November 26, 2013 at 6:17 PM

      Thank you!

      Reply

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