Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Snack Cake Recipe
This Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Snack Cake is a delightful, easy-to-make dessert featuring a moist pumpkin-infused yellow cake base soaked with sweetened condensed milk, topped with light Cool Whip, crunchy Heath bits, and drizzled caramel sauce. Perfect for fall gatherings or anytime you crave a sweet pumpkin treat with a snickerdoodle twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 1 can pumpkin purée (15 oz)
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)
- 1 tub Cool Whip (8 oz)
- ½ bag Heath bits (4 oz)
- Caramel sundae sauce (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to ensure the cake doesn’t stick.
- Mix Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix and pumpkin purée. Stir them together until you achieve a smooth batter. No need to add eggs or oil as the pumpkin adds moisture.
- Bake the Cake: Pour and spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 23 to 28 minutes until the cake is set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool and Poke Holes: Allow the cake to cool for about 10 minutes. Then, use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the surface of the cake. This helps the sweetened condensed milk soak in better.
- Add Sweetened Condensed Milk: Pour the entire can of sweetened condensed milk evenly over the cake, letting it seep into the holes and soak through the cake layers.
- Chill the Cake: Place the cake in the refrigerator and chill for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld and the milk set.
- Top with Cool Whip and Heath Bits: Spread the Cool Whip evenly across the chilled cake surface. Then sprinkle the Heath bits generously on top to add a crunchy, toffee flavor.
- Drizzle with Caramel Sauce: Drizzle caramel sundae sauce over the entire cake for an extra layer of sweetness and indulgence.
- Final Chill: Return the cake to the refrigerator and chill for an additional 3 to 4 hours or preferably overnight to allow all flavors to marry and the cake to fully set before serving.
Notes
- Use a wooden spoon handle or a similar tool to evenly poke holes for better absorption of the sweetened condensed milk.
- Chilling the cake overnight enhances the flavors and texture.
- Heath bits add a wonderful crunch and toffee flavor, but they can be substituted with chopped toffee or caramelized nuts if desired.
- Caramel sauce amount can be adjusted based on your sweetness preference.
- Do not skip refrigerating after adding sweetened condensed milk to avoid sogginess and to help the cake set perfectly.
Keywords: pumpkin snack cake, snickerdoodle cake, pumpkin dessert, easy pumpkin cake, fall desserts, caramel pumpkin cake
