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Harry Potter Butterbeer Poke Cake

Magical Harry Potter Butterbeer Poke Cake to Delight Your Senses

Delight in this Harry Potter Butterbeer Poke Cake, a charming dessert with a rich butterscotch flavor and pudding filling.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Yellow Cake Mix Use a butter cake mix for richer flavor.
  • 3 large Eggs Provides structure and moisture.
  • 3 oz Butterscotch Pudding Mix Can substitute with vanilla pudding.
  • 12 oz Cream Soda Avoid flavored soda.
For the Topping
  • 8 oz Cool Whip Can substitute with homemade whipped cream.
  • to taste Butterscotch Ice Cream Syrup Optional or use caramel sauce.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Spatula
  • wire rack
  • Plastic Wrap
  • Foil

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) as per package instructions.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix and eggs. Pour in 12 oz of cream soda and mix for about 2 minutes.
  3. Pour the batter into a greased 9x13 inch pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Cool the cake in the pan on a wire rack for about 30 minutes.
  5. Prepare the butterscotch pudding mix according to package instructions and chill in refrigerator.
  6. Poke holes in the cooled cake surface every couple of inches with a wooden spoon.
  7. Spread the chilled butterscotch pudding evenly over the cake, filling all holes.
  8. Cover the cake and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours.
  9. Frost the chilled cake with 8 oz of Cool Whip just before serving.
  10. Drizzle butterscotch syrup over the topping before serving.
  11. Cut the cake into squares and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, cool the cake completely before poking holes and chill the pudding prior to spreading it over the cake. Customize with different pudding flavors if desired.

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