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Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake

A delightful dessert that combines the flavors of classic cinnamon rolls with a moist and tender cake, drenched in sweetened condensed milk.
Course Cake, Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake, Dessert Recipe, Easy Bake, Moist Cake, Poke Cake
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 300kcal

Ingredients

For the cake

  • 1 box vanilla cake mix (plus the eggs, oil, and water called for on the box) Use your favorite brand.
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar Adds a rich, caramel-like sweetness.
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon For warm, spicy flavor.
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz) Brings creamy, luscious texture.
  • 1/4 cup melted butter Adds richness.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For aromatic sweetness.

For the topping

  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon To enrich the topping.
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened For creamy frosting.
  • 1 cup powdered sugar Makes the topping sweet.
  • 2 tablespoons milk To reach the perfect drizzling consistency.
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract For added flavor in the frosting.

Instructions

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Prepare the vanilla cake batter according to the package instructions, stirring in the brown sugar and cinnamon.
  • Pour the batter into the greased baking dish and bake until golden brown, as directed on the cake mix box.
  • While the cake bakes, combine the sweetened condensed milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and cinnamon in a bowl.
  • Once the cake is done, let it cool for 5 minutes.
  • Use a wooden spoon to poke holes across the surface of the cake.
  • Pour the prepared condensed milk mixture over the cake and let it soak for at least 20 minutes.

Topping

  • In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Drizzle the cream cheese frosting generously over the top of the cake.

Serving

  • Slice, serve, and enjoy this delightful dessert!

Notes

For added texture, consider adding chopped nuts or raisins. You can also experiment with different flavored cake mixes like spice or chocolate.