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Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake

Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake
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Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert that combines the warm, comforting taste of cinnamon rolls with the ease and convenience of a poke cake. Featuring a fluffy yellow cake base filled with gooey cinnamon sugar glaze and topped with smooth cream cheese frosting, this recipe is perfect for any occasion, offering rich, sweet, and spicy flavors in every bite.

Ingredients

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Cake Base

  • 1 box yellow cake mix (regular or gluten-free)
  • Ingredients required for cake mix preparation (usually eggs, oil, and water as per package instructions)

Cinnamon Sugar Filling

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened (use vegan alternative if desired)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk (or plant-based milk for dairy-free)

Instructions

  1. Bake the cake: Prepare the yellow cake mix according to the package directions, including any eggs, oil, and water. Pour the batter into a greased 9×13 inch pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Create the poke holes: When the cake is warm but not hot, use the handle of a wooden spoon or similar tool to poke holes evenly across the entire surface to allow the glaze to soak through.
  3. Pour the cinnamon sugar mixture: Combine the melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl to create the glaze. Slowly pour this mixture over the cake, ensuring it seeps into all the poke holes for gooey cinnamon pockets.
  4. Cool completely: Let the cake cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for about one hour to allow the glaze to set and for clean slicing.
  5. Prepare and spread the cream cheese frosting: Beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth and creamy. Spread evenly over the cooled cake for a luscious finish.

Notes

  • Don’t overbake the cake to maintain its moist texture.
  • Poke the holes while the cake is still warm for better glaze absorption.
  • Use room temperature cream cheese and butter for smooth frosting.
  • Chill the cake before frosting to prevent melting.
  • Adjust powdered sugar in the frosting to control sweetness.

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