Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake
Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake is a delightful fusion of fluffy cake and the warm, comforting flavors of cinnamon rolls. This easy-to-make dessert features a moist yellow cake base filled with a gooey cinnamon swirl, topped with a luscious frosting that seeps into every bite. Perfect for any occasion, this cake will become the centerpiece of your dessert table, leaving everyone wanting more!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (dark)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix yellow cake mix, eggs, milk, and vanilla until just combined.
- In another bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon. Pour half the batter into the dish, sprinkle half the cinnamon mixture, then layer with remaining batter and cinnamon mixture.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool slightly, poke holes in the cake with a fork, then drizzle with a mixture of powdered sugar and melted butter thinned with milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider mixing in nuts or raisins. Swap vanilla frosting for cream cheese frosting for an extra flavor kick. Drizzle caramel sauce on top for an indulgent touch.