Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake
A delightful cinnamon roll-inspired poke cake combining rich vanilla cake, sweet cinnamon butter, and creamy frosting for a perfect indulgent dessert.
Equipment
- 1 9x13 inch baking pan
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 spoon or straw for poking holes
Ingredients
- 1 box vanilla cake mix and ingredients required on box
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Prepare and bake the vanilla cake according to package instructions in a 9x13-inch pan.
- Combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter in a bowl.
- Once baked, poke holes evenly all over the cake using the back of a spoon or a straw.
- Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over the cake, allowing it to soak into the holes.
- Drizzle the cinnamon-sugar butter mixture over the cake and let it absorb.
- Beat together cream cheese and softened butter until smooth, then add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk, mixing until creamy.
- Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the cake is fully cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
- Add chopped walnuts or pecans to frosting for extra texture and flavor.
- Store the cake refrigerated for up to 3 days.