Description
Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake is the kind of dessert that gets people excited before I even cut the first slice. It combines the cozy flavor of a homemade cinnamon roll with the ease of an easy cake recipe, making it perfect for brunch, holiday gatherings, dessert tables, and sweet cravings any day of the week. This soft and moist poke cake is filled with buttery cinnamon sweetness, topped with creamy frosting, and finished with that bakery-style comfort everyone loves. If you are looking for quick dessert ideas, easy cake recipes, family dessert recipes, brunch ideas, or crowd-pleasing food ideas, this one deserves a spot on your list.
Ingredients
15.25 ounces yellow cake mix
3 large eggs
1 cup water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, mix the yellow cake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil until smooth.
3. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 28 to 32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
4. Let the cake cool for 10 minutes, then poke holes all over the top using the handle of a wooden spoon.
5. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, melted butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
6. Slowly pour the cinnamon mixture over the warm cake, making sure it goes into the holes.
7. Let the cake cool completely.
8. In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
9. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
10. Chill for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving for the best texture.
Notes
Do not frost the cake while it is still warm, or the cream cheese topping will melt and turn runny instead of staying thick and smooth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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