Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake
Ingredients
- 1 ozwhite cake mix
plus ingredients to prepare the cake
- 1 cansweetened condensed milk
- ½ cbrown sugar
- 4 tbspmelted butter
- 1 tspcinnamon
- 1 tspvanilla
- ½ cbutter or margarine or 8 tablespoons or 1 stick
softened
- 1 packagecream cheese
- 1 tspvanilla extract
- 1 boxpowdered sugar or about 3 1/2 cups
- 1 cchopped pecans
Directions
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Bake cake according to directions on the cake box. Let cake cool for 10 minutes and then using the handle of a wooden spoon (or something similar in size) poke holes in cake one inch apart. Mix cake filling ingredients and gently pour over cake. Let cake cool completely and then frost with cream cheese frosting.
Frosting directions:
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Beat together butter and cheese with mixer. Add vanilla extract and powdered sugar and continue mixing until frosting is smooth and of spreading consistency. Spread on cake and top with chopped pecans.
Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake
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About this Recipe
Indulge in Effortless Sweetness: The Ultimate Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake
Craving the cozy, comforting flavors of a cinnamon roll but without all the fuss? Our Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake is your new go-to easy dessert solution! This delightful treat combines the simplicity of a boxed cake mix with the irresistible warmth and gooeyness of a classic cinnamon roll, all crowned with a luscious cream cheese frosting and crunchy pecans. It's truly a game-changer when you need a quick, delicious cake that impresses every time.
What makes this Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake truly special is how it transforms a simple white cake into a moist, flavor-packed experience. After baking, the cake is generously poked, allowing a warm, buttery, cinnamon-infused sweetened condensed milk mixture to seep into every crevice. This creates an incredibly moist texture and infuses the entire cake with that signature cinnamon roll swirl taste. It's a fantastic brunch dessert or the perfect ending to any meal.
Tips for the Best Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake:
- Don't Rush the Poking: Make sure your cake is slightly cooled but still warm when you poke it. Use the handle of a wooden spoon or a large fork to create ample holes, allowing the cinnamon-sugar mixture to fully saturate the cake.
- Evenly Distribute the Glaze: Pour the warm condensed milk mixture slowly and evenly over the poked cake, ensuring every inch gets some of that gooey goodness.
- Perfect Frosting: Ensure your butter and cream cheese are truly softened for the frosting. This will give you a smooth, lump-free, spreadable topping that perfectly balances the cake's sweetness.
This Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake is incredibly versatile. While chopped pecans add a delightful crunch, feel free to experiment with other toppings like a drizzle of caramel, extra cinnamon sugar, or even toasted walnuts. It's an unforgettable moist cake that brings comfort and joy with every bite!