Irresistible Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake Recipe in 5 Easy Steps
A comforting cinnamon roll-inspired poke cake that’s easy to make and perfect for dessert lovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes (plus cooling)
- Yield: 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 box vanilla or yellow cake mix
- Ingredients listed on box (eggs, oil, water)
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
- ¼ cup melted butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Caramel sauce for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare and bake the cake according to package directions in a 9×13 pan.
- While warm, poke holes all over the cake using a wooden spoon handle.
- Mix condensed milk, melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon, then pour over the cake.
- Allow the cake to cool completely so the filling absorbs.
- Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.
- Spread frosting over the cake and drizzle with caramel sauce.
Notes
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg to the cinnamon filling.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg