Description
Indulge in the delightful Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake, a scrumptious dessert that combines the warm flavors of cinnamon rolls with the moistness of a poke cake. This crowd-pleaser is perfect for family gatherings, potlucks, or special occasions and features a rich frosting and gooey cinnamon topping. With its easy preparation and impressive presentation, this cake is bound to leave everyone asking for seconds. Serve it warm for a comforting treat or chilled for a refreshing dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box white cake mix
- 5 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2½ teaspoons clear vanilla extract
- 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 8-ounce bar cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup butter (softened)
- 2 teaspoons clear vanilla flavoring
- 2½ cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and spray a 9×13 baking dish.
- Prepare the cake mix as directed on the box; cool slightly after baking.
- Poke holes in the warm cake using a silicone spatula handle.
- Combine melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and sweetened condensed milk; microwave until smooth.
- Pour the mixture evenly over the cake so it seeps into the holes.
- For frosting, beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually add vanilla flavoring, half-and-half, and powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Frost the cooled cake and serve immediately or chill before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for smoother frosting. Adjust flavors by experimenting with different extracts in your frosting. Top with fresh fruit or nuts for added texture.