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Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake

A cinnamon roll poke cake is moist and tender with a delicious cream cheese topping and full of classic cinnamon roll flavor.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 12 Slices
Calories 443kcal

Equipment

  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • 9x13 baking dish
  • Microwaveable Bowl
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Wooden spoon or chopstick

Ingredients

  • 15.25 ounces yellow cake mix prepared according to the box directions for a 9x13-inch cake
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Frosting

  • ½ cup butter softened
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • 2 ½ cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Poke holes all over the baked cake using the end of a wooden spoon or the thick end of a chopstick.
  • In a medium microwave safe bowl, add the sweetened condensed milk, butter, and brown sugar. Heat in the microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir well, then continue microwaving in 30-second intervals until the butter is melted and the sugar has dissolved. Stir until smooth.
  • Pour the hot filling over the whole cake. Set the cake aside for at least 15 minutes to allow the wet mixture to soak into the cake.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together with an electric mixer on medium speed until well combined.
  • Add the vanilla and heavy cream and mix until blended.
  • Add the powdered sugar and beat with the electric mixer until the frosting is light and fluffy.
  • Scoop the frosting onto the cake and spread edge to edge. Dust with a little cinnamon if desired.
  • Slice the cake and serve at room temperature.

Notes

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 443kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 383mg | Potassium: 199mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 64g | Vitamin A: 407IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 216mg | Iron: 1mg