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The Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake recipe is the best combination of a moist cake with delicious cinnamon roll flavor and tasty cream cheese frosting. It is the perfect way to achieve the sweet cinnamon roll taste in fluffy cake form.
You will only need 7 main ingredients and 4 simple steps to make this easy cinnamon roll poke cake recipe and you will have a delicious dessert recipe that tastes just like cinnamon buns!
The great thing about poke cake recipes is that you end up with a delicious cinnamon roll poke cake that is moist since the filling will seep into all the holes made with the handle of a wooden spoon, and adds even more flavor to the standard cake.
Ingredients for Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake:
- Cake mix: use a box of white cake mix plus the ingredients listed on the back of the box to make the fluffy cake
- Sugar: to make the filling you will need to use brown sugar to get the cinnamon roll flavors
- Butter: use unsalted melted butter
- Seasoning: you will need to have ground cinnamon and kosher salt
- Milk: use sweetened condensed milk found in the baking aisle to create the cinnamon filling
- Frosting: grab a container of your favorite cream cheese frosting to pair perfectly with the flavors of a cinnamon roll
How to make Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake:
Prepare cake batter in a stand mixer or with an electric mixer and a large mixing bowl, pour batter into a 9×13 inch cake pan, and bake the cake package directions. Let the baked cake cool completely.
Make the filling: To a medium-sized bowl add the brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, salt, and sweetened condensed milk whisk to combine.
To the cooked cake using the round back of a spatula or the end of a wooden spoon and poke holes in the top of the cake. Pour the filling mixture over the holes and spread it out with a spatula.
Spread the fosting over the top of the filling and spread it out evenly. Refrigerate for 30 minutes and enjoy!
How to store leftover cinnamon roll cake:
Counter: Place the lid on your airtight container and store it on the counter at room temperature for 2-3 days to store it in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Tips and tricks for this perfect dessert recipe:
Can I make my own homemade cream cheese frosting?
Yes! Instead of getting a can of frosting at the grocery store, use 1/4 cup butter, 6 oz cream cheese (softened), 2 cups of powdered sugar, 1-2 tbsp of milk, and 1 tsp of vanilla extract.
Cream the butter and cream cheese together until light and fluffy. Then add the remaining ingredients and continue mixing until you get the desired texture you enjoy.
Can I add more cinnamon flavor?
You sure can. A simple way is to add some ground cinnamon to the frosting before spreading it on top of the cake or sprinkle more cinnamon carefully over top of the cake.
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Cinnamon Roll Cake
Ingredients
- 1 box classic white cake mix + the ingredients on the back of the box
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 4 tbsp melted butter
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 16 oz container cream cheese frosting
Instructions
- Prepare and bake the cake according to the box instructions. Let the baked cake cool completely.
- Make the filling: To a medium sized bowl add the brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, salt, and sweetened condensed milk whisk to combine.
- To the cooked cake using the round back of a spatula poke holes in the cake. Pour the filling mixture over the holes and spread it out with a spatula.
- Spread the fosting over the top of the filling and spread it out evenly. Refrigerate for 30 minutes and enjoy!
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Nutrition
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The cinnamon roll cake was amazing! The cinnamon drizzle was spot-on! We could have eaten that all on its own! Great job, Julia! God bless!