Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake
The Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake takes a boxed cake mix and upgrades it to something like a delicious cinnamon roll. Enjoy this easy to make cake in less than an hour with enough portions to keep everyone happy for a short while.
PREP TIME
10 mins
COOK TIME
40 mins
TOTAL TIME
50 mins
COURSE
Dessert
CUISINE
American
SERVINGS
15 slices
CALORIES
336 kcal
INGREDIENTS
CAKE
1 box vanilla (white) cake mix prepare as directed on the box
FILLING
5 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
FROSTING
8 ounces cream cheese softened
8 tablespoons butter softened (1/2 cup)
2 teaspoons clear vanilla flavoring you can use vanilla extract if you do not have the clear vanilla. The clear vanilla flavoring keeps the frosting white
2 1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 teaspoons heavy cream
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with a baking spray.
Prepare the cake as directed on the cake box. Allow the cake to cool completely.
Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes in the cake. Spread the holes a 1/2 inch apart.
In a heat safe bowl, add the 5 tablespoons of butter and the light brown sugar. Heat the butter mixture for 45 seconds, stir until combined, then heat for a further 20 seconds. Stir until the brown sugar begins to melt.
Slowly whisk in the ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and sweetened condensed milk. Whisk until all the ingredients are combined.
Carefully ladle the butter mixture evenly over the top of the cake.
Using a stand mixer or a handheld mixer and a medium size mixing bowl, on medium to medium high speed, cream the butter and cream cheese together. Scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl.
Reduce the mixer speed to low then add the clear vanilla flavoring, heavy cream, and the powdered sugar a 1/2 cup at a time. Return the mixer speed to medium and continue mixing until the frosting is smooth.
Spoon all of the frosting on the cake, and using a silicone spatula smooth the frosting. Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container.
NOTES
TIP: When you’re pouring the mixture into the holes, tap the pan on the counter a few times to get rid of any air bubbles and make sure the sauce fills the holes completely.
NUTRITION
Calories: 336kcal
Carbohydrates: 43g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 53mg
Sodium: 172mg
Potassium: 136mg
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 42g
Vitamin A: 590IU
Vitamin C: 1mg
Calcium: 104mg
Iron: 1mg
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