Pumpkin Poke Cake

Source: Something Swanky Desserts & Designs
Recipe Link

Tried it: YES

My thoughts: The name of this dessert on the website is "Pumpkin Better than ... Cake." The name fits. This is easy and sinfully delicious. It has a very pumpkin-y flavor, and would be great for Thanksgiving or as a fall dessert.

Ingredients:

1 box yellow cake mix
1 - 14 to 28 oz can pumpkin puree*
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 - 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
1 - 8 oz. tub cool whip
1/2 bag Heath Bits
Caramel Sundae Sauce

Preparation:

Mix together the cake mix, the pumpkin puree (DO NOT add the other ingredients on the cake mix box), and the pumpkin pie spice until a batter forms. Using the 14 oz. can of pumpkin puree will yield a thicker batter. Add more pumpkin if you'd like a thinner batter (which will yield a slightly fluffier cake).
Pour batter into a well greased 9x13 baking dish. Bake at 350º according to the directions for a 9x13 cake on the cake mix box.
Let cool for about 10 minutes after baking. Using the bottom of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the top of the cake.
Pour the sweetened condensed milk over the cake, filling the holes. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Spread the cool whip over top of cake. Sprinkle on the heath bits, and drizzle caramel over top (just to your liking). Refrigerate for 3-4 hours, or overnight (best).

Digging in...

Oh, so good.