Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake
There’s something about the warm scent of cinnamon baking in the oven that instantly makes a home feel cozy. This Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake is one of those simple desserts that fills the kitchen with the most comforting aroma and tastes just as delicious as it smells.
If you love cinnamon rolls but don’t always have the time to make them from scratch, this cake is the perfect solution. It starts with a simple white cake base that gets poked all over and filled with a creamy cinnamon roll filling.
The cake is topped with a fluffy cream cheese frosting that tastes just like the icing on a classic cinnamon roll. The frosting is light, creamy, and slightly tangy, which balances the sweetness of the cake perfectly.
This is the kind of dessert that’s perfect for sharing. Whether you’re serving it for a cozy weekend treat, bringing it to a gathering, or simply enjoying a slice with a cup of coffee in the afternoon, it’s guaranteed to be a crowd favorite.
One of my favorite things about this recipe is how easy it is to make. With a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you end up with a dessert that tastes like it came straight from a bakery. If you’re looking for a comforting dessert that feels a little extra special without being complicated, this Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake is one you’ll definitely want to add to your baking list.
If you give this Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake a try, I hope it becomes one of those cozy recipes you come back to again and again. It’s simple, comforting, and perfect for those moments when you want to fill your home with the warm smell of something sweet baking in the oven. And if you’d like to see this cake come together along with a few cozy moments around my home, be sure to watch the full video on YouTube. It’s the perfect little slice of cozy you can enjoy with a cup of coffee and something sweet.
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Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake
- Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients
Cake
- 1 box white cake mix – plus ingredients for cake listed on box
Filling
- 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 4 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Frosting
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 block (8 oz.) cream cheese
- 4 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare and bake cake according to package directions in a greased 9×13 pan. Set aside to cool completely.
- In a medium bowl mix together sweetened condensed milk, brown sugar, butter and cinnamon until blended and set aside.
- Poke holes all over cake with the bottom of a wooden spoon.
- Pour filling over cake pushing filling into holes with a spatula.
- In a large mixing bowl beat heavy cream with a mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form.
- In a separate bowl beat together cream cheese and butter until blended.
- Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in whipped cream until combined.
- Top cake with frosting.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
