Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake

Cinnamon roll poke cake turns a box of cake mix into an extra special treat. This easy dessert recipe will impress anyone you serve it too with its sweet cinnamon flavor.

Look, I am not a baker ok.

I can throw together a box mix but scratch baking is not my thing.

So I am always on the hunt for a way to take box mixes to the next level without a lot of extra work.

This cinnamon roll poke cake does just that.

It ends up tasting just like a cinnamon roll and my kids can’t get enough it.

Ingredients

For the cake itself, you need a box of white cake mix and the ingredients listed on the box.

For the filling you need:

• Butter– Melt it.
• Brown sugar– Light or dark either way.
• Spices– Cinnamon and vanilla extract.
• Sweetened condensed milk– Canned or homemade.

For the frosting you’ll need:

• Cream cheese– Let it soften before using it.
• Butter– Again let it soften first.
• Sugar– Powdered.
• Vanilla– Use real vanilla and not imitation.
• Sweetened condensed milk– Just a touch.

How to Make

Let’s break this down into parts: making the cake, the filling, the icing, and assembling.

To make the cake:

Prepare the cake batter according to the package direction.

Transfer the cake batter to a lightly grease 9×13″ baking dish, making sure to spread it out in an even layer.

Bake the cake according to the package directions. Then remove, and let the cake cool significantly.

To make the filling:

When the cake has cooled, you can make the filling.

To do it, add all of the filling ingredients to a mixing bowl, and whip together using a hand mixer until evenly incorporated and smooth.

To make the icing:

Add the softened cream cheese and butter to another mixing bowl.

Cream them together with a hand mixer until evenly combined and smooth.

Add the powdered sugar, extract, and condensed milk to the cream cheese mixture.

Then, whip together, slowly at first and turning up the speed, until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated and the frosting is light and fluffy.

To assemble

Once the cake has cooled, use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes evenly out all over it.

Then, pour the filling mixture evenly out over the cake.

Spread it out with a spatula to completely cover the cake and fill the holes.

Set the cake aside to finish cooling completely.

Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly out over the top of the cake.

Chill for 30 minutes to an hour so the cake can set.

Cut, serve, and enjoy!

Storing Leftovers

Store leftover cinnamon roll poke cake tightly wrapped in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Tips and Tricks

• The cake can be served immediately without chilling, but chilling does allow the filling to set up in the holes and for the frosting to sink down into them as well.
• You can substitute french vanilla cake mix or plain yellow cake mix instead of white cake. Both turned out great, and my kids say the yellow cake gives it more of a honey bun taste.
• If you want more of a cinnamon taste, finish the cake off by sprinkling the frosting with cinnamon sugar dust- talking to you cinnamon lovers!

Other Poke Cakes You’ll Love

Cinnamon roll poke cake is a favorite dessert in this house. Make it and see what all the fuss is about!

Looking for other poke cake recipes? Try these:

• Snickers Poke Cake
• Peaches & Cream Poke Cake
• S’mores Poke Cake

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