Description
This Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake recipe is an irresistible dessert mashup, combining soft yellow cake, sweet cinnamon sugar swirls, and a rich cream cheese frosting. A perfect make-ahead treat for brunch, holidays, or any cozy gathering. Keywords: cinnamon roll poke cake, poke cake with condensed milk, easy cinnamon cake, brunch dessert idea.
Ingredients
1 box yellow cake mix
3 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup water or milk
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1 tub (16 oz) cream cheese frosting
Instructions
1. Prepare the yellow cake mix using eggs, oil, and water or milk as directed on the package. Pour into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish and bake according to package instructions.
2. Let the cake cool for 10 minutes, then use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes evenly across the top of the cake.
3. Slowly pour the sweetened condensed milk over the warm cake, allowing it to soak into the holes.
4. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the cake and gently swirl it into the top using a knife or skewer.
5. Allow the cake to cool completely. Warm the cream cheese frosting slightly in the microwave, then spread it evenly over the cake.
6. Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
7. Slice and enjoy cold or at room temperature.
Notes
This cake tastes even better the next day after chilling.
You can swap yellow cake mix with white or spice cake for flavor variation.
For a decorative touch, sprinkle chopped pecans or drizzle caramel over the frosting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg