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Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake

This cinnamon roll poke cake is a white cake with buttery cinnamon sugar filling and cream cheese frosting.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 20 servings
Calories: 299 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Cake
  • 15.25 ounce box white cake mix
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup butter melted
Filling
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting
  • 8 ounce package cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish; set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together cake mix, eggs, milk, water, and butter on low for 30 seconds.
  3. Turn speed up to medium, and mix together for 1-2 minutes, or until combined.
  4. Pour batter into prepared baking dish.
  5. Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. While the cake is baking, stir together butter, brown sugar, condensed milk, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Set aside.
  7. Using the handle of a wooden spoon (or similar instrument), poke holes in the cake (I poke about 35).
  8. Pour filling mixture over warm cake a little at a time, gently spreading as necessary.
  9. Let cake cool to room temperature.
  10. To make the frosting, beat together cream cheese and butter until combined.
  11. Add powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon condensed milk. Beat together until well-combined.
  12. Mix in additional condensed milk and vanilla to desired consistency.
  13. Spread frosting over room temperature cake.
  14. Enjoy at room temperature, or chill and enjoy cold.
  15. Cover and chill any leftovers.

Notes

  • Cake mix: I use a plain white cake mix without pudding in it. 
  • Milk: You can use any milk from skim to whole milk.
  • Sweetened condensed milk: You can use either regular or non-fat sweetened condensed milk.
  • Cream cheese: Regular, 1/3-less fat, or Greek cream cheese will work. I don't recommend fat-free in this recipe. 
  • Nutrition facts are estimates.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 299kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 55mg (18%) Sodium 314mg (13%) Potassium 65mg (2%) Sugar 34g (68%) Vitamin A 420IU (8%) Calcium 129mg (13%) Iron 0.6mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 299

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 299kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 43g 14%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 55mg 18%
Sodium 314mg 13%
Potassium 65mg 1%
Sugar 34g 68%
Vitamin A 420IU 8%
Calcium 129mg 13%
Iron 0.6mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.