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Dec
2012

Eggnog Poke Cake Recipe

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This deliciously simple Eggnog Poke Cake recipe is filled with a creamy eggnog filling and a silky smooth salted caramel topping!

Can you believe there is less than one week till Christmas?!

Where has the time gone guys?!

I had such a fabulous time in California with my family at Disneyland, and thank you very much to all those who wished us well and to those lovely ladies who guest posted right here in my absence. I feel so loved.

If you’re a fan of eggnog, or cake, or salted caramel, then you’re going to simply flip over this lovely Eggnog Poke Cake.

This deliciously simple Eggnog Poke Cake recipe is filled with a creamy eggnog filling and a silky smooth salted caramel topping! 

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Remember that Peppermint Poke Cake I showed you not too long ago?

Yeah, I have pretty much become obsessed with poke cakes.

It’s beneficial for both of us… yes?

a split picture, left: showing eggnog and white chocolate pudding. right: a measuring cup pouring white liquid into a bowl

There is just something about Eggnog that makes the holidays that much merrier.

I can’t drink too much of it because it’s so rich, but using eggnog in place of milk for some white chocolate pudding mix completely changes everything. It’s an exquisite dessert by itself, but infused into a warm French Vanilla Cake, then topped with Salted Caramel and whip cream, and it’s practically mind blowing.

Salted caramel recipe

I wasn’t going to do the Salted Caramel but my son changed my mind.

I would say, “I am going to make an Eggnog Poke Cake tonight guys!”

Then my son would quickly reply, “With Salted Caramel.”

It wasn’t a question, more of just a statement. Like I forgot to add it to the end of my sentence. After this happened three times I figured the boy was right. It needed some Salted Caramel. So it was done.

Eggnog Cake recipe

Boy was he spot on. 

Maybe I should run things by my 5 year old more often…

A piece of Eggnog Poke Cake on a plate with caramel

This cake is ultra moist, and full of that rich eggnog flavor that makes long lines at the store, and 3 feet of snow seem bearable.

I see a lot of snow in my future.

A split picture, left: with a bowl of frosting with a cinnamon stick and right: a piece of Eggnog Poke Cake on a plate

And a lot of cake.

Can you say Merry Christmas!?!

A piece of Eggnog Poke Cake on a plate
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Eggnog Poke Cake with Salted Caramel Sauce

A moist cake with to die for caramel sauce. Delicious!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Calories: 378 kcal
Author: Shawn

Ingredients

For Cake:

  • 1 box cake mix, french vanilla or yellow cake mix + ingredients needed to make box cake (eggs, water, oil)
  • 1 box White Chocolate Pudding Mix
  • 2 cups Eggnog
  • 8 oz Cool Whip, thawed
  • 1 tsp. Cinnamon

For Salted Caramel Sauce:

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream
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Instructions

For Cake:

  • Prepare cake mix according to package directions in a 9x13 inch pan. Once the cake is done baking remove from oven and use the handle end of wooden spoon to poke holes all over the warm cake.
  • In a bowl combine the pudding mix and the eggnog with a whisk and beat for 1 minute. Pour the pudding mixture over the warm cake and use a rubber spatula to smooth it over the holes.
  • Let the cake cool to room temperature and then pour the room temperature Salted Caramel Sauce over the top and spread evenly.
  • Top with the Cool Whip and dust with the cinnamon.
  • Enjoy!
  • Stores in the refrigerator covered for up to 1 week.

For Salted Caramel Sauce:

  • {Gather all of your ingredients and have them nearby ready to add to the mixture as needed}
  • In a heavy-bottomed 3 quart saucepan, heat sugar and water over high heat whisking constantly to dissolve sugar.
  • Once mixture reaches a boil, stop whisking and allow mixture to boil until it reaches a dark amber color, carefully swirling pan occasionally.
  • Once mixture reaches that dark amber color, immediately add butter and whisk until butter has melted then immediately remove from heat. Wait 3 seconds then carefully pour in cream and immediately whisk to combine (it will bubble vigorously).
  • Whisk until mixture is smooth.
  • Allow caramel to cool several minutes then pour into a glass jar to cool completely.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 465mg | Potassium: 127mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 433IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 184mg | Iron: 1mg
Keywords: cake, eggnog, salted caramel, whipped topping
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disclaimer: this post is in partnership with AZ Milk Producers. All thoughts and opinions here are my own.

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About Shawn

Shawn is the Owner and Creator of I Wash You Dry. She loves to create and share simple, family-friendly recipes. Mom to 5 adorable children and dwells in the desert of Southern Utah.

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  4. Kathy

    Sounds absolutely delicious! I am still laughing about the fact that it will keep in the fridge for a week???? How did you ever discover that? I’d give it two days at the most…..gone!!!!!!

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  5. Marg Turner

    This sounds great. Can’t wait to try it. I’ve never had the salted caramal before.
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  6. Stephanie @ Stephanie's Az Kitchen

    I love your blog. I have a question about the yummy sauce. How long is it good for? Do you store it in the fridge or on a counter covered?

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    • Shawn

      Hi Stephanie! The Salted Caramel Sauce is best stored in an air tight container (I always use a mason jar), and kept in the fridge. It can last for a couple weeks (if it even makes it that long 😉 )

  8. Asiya @ Chocolate and Chillies

    Cake looks super yummy! I’ve never made a poke cake before..don’t think I’ve even had one before…definitely need to give it a try!

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  12. Tammy S

    Ummm, all of the above? I love cheese. I love butter. And I like milk a lot too. I’ve never tried Eggnog but this recipe looks so good that I think I’ll try it soon!

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    • Shawn

      That sounds fabulous! I’m totally into Greek yogurt these days, can’t get enough. I need to try the cottage cheese with peaches. Have you tried it with pineapple tid-bits? Sooo good!

  29. Leslie

    My favorite way to use a dairy product is the way I put a TON of cream in my coffee, and I drink gallons of coffee daily. I won’t even touch nondairy creamer.

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    • Shawn

      Both count! Half and Half is basically just cream and milk… so yeah, I’m gonna say that is dairy all the way!

    • Shawn

      Who doesn’t love butter!?! It’s fabulous… you have got to try the Salted Caramel recipe. It calls for Salted Butter! 🙂

    • Ranji

      I only buy unsalted butter so how much salt would I need to add to it to make the salted caramel? It’s too cold for me to run to the store for salted butter plus i’d never use it again. Unless I made another one of these cakes <3

    • Shawn

      Hi Ranji, I would add just a pinch a salt to the butter. You can add a pinch more after it’s turned to caramel too, that will give it an even bigger boost of flavor. 🙂

  34. Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel

    First of all, yay Disneyland! Glad you guys had a great time 🙂 Second of all, this poke cake looks incredible, Shawn! Eggnog is far too rich for me to drink regularly, but I have a feeling I’d have no problems eating half this cake 😉 that caramel sauce looks glorious!

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  36. Phenomenal Lass

    I love eggnog! I also really enjoy some of the flavored holiday milks that are out there. Have you seen the chocolate mint milk? Yum!

    Reply

  37. gerry @ foodness gracious

    Ahhhhhhhh, your killing me, I need some of this rich pokey in my belly right now!! Happy Holidays 🙂

    Reply
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