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Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake

Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake

This Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake is a delicious dessert that combines the flavors of cinnamon rolls with a moist cake.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • baking pan

Ingredients
  

For the Cake

  • 1 box vanilla cake mix plus ingredients listed on the box, usually eggs, oil, and water

For the Cinnamon Mixture

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • ½ cup melted butter

For the Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the vanilla cake mix according to the package instructions and bake in a baking pan.
  • While the cake is baking, mix together brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter in a bowl to create the cinnamon mixture.
  • Once the cake is baked, let it cool slightly, then poke holes all over the top with a fork.
  • Pour the cinnamon mixture over the warm cake, allowing it to soak in.
  • In another bowl, mix together cream cheese, softened unsalted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth to create the frosting.
  • Spread the cream cheese frosting over the top of the cake.
  • Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.

Notes

This cake can be topped with additional cinnamon or nuts for extra flavor.
Keyword cake, Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake, dessert