Description
A delightful fusion of cinnamon rolls and poke cake, this dessert features a moist white cake filled with a sweet cinnamon-brown sugar mixture and topped with a creamy glaze. Perfect for brunch, holidays, or any sweet occasion.
Ingredients
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1 box (15.25 oz) white or vanilla cake mix
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3 large eggs
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1/2 cup milk
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1/2 cup water
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, meltedbitzngiggles.com+2insanelygoodrecipes.com+2ihearteating.com+2ihearteating.com+1bhg.com+1
For the Cinnamon Filling:
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
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1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
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1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 cup sweetened condensed milkthecountrycook.net+2ihearteating.com+2bitzngiggles.com+2bitzngiggles.comtasty.co
For the Cream Cheese Glaze:
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
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2 cups powdered sugar
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2–3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
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Prepare the Cake:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Prepare the cake mix according to package instructions, incorporating eggs, milk, water, and melted butter. Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, about 20–25 minutes. -
Make the Cinnamon Filling:
In a bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and sweetened condensed milk until smooth. -
Poke the Cake:
Once the cake has cooled slightly, use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes evenly across the cake. -
Add the Filling:
Pour the cinnamon filling evenly over the cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes. -
Prepare the Glaze:
In a bowl, beat together softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract, beating until the glaze is creamy and well combined. -
Top the Cake:
Spread the cream cheese glaze evenly over the cake. -
Chill and Serve:
Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld and the glaze to set.
Notes
For a richer flavor, consider adding chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts on top before serving.
This cake can be made a day in advance; it often tastes better the next day as the flavors have more time to develop.
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cinnamon roll cake, poke cake, dessert, brunch, cinnamon, sweet cake