Description
Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake is a delightful fusion of a classic dessert and an easy-to-make poke cake. This luscious treat features warm cinnamon swirls, creamy frosting, and a moist cake that captures the essence of homemade cinnamon rolls in every bite. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy brunches, this cake will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 8 oz cream cheese frosting (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix together the yellow cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and milk until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared dish and sprinkle half of the cinnamon mixture on top.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Once baked, poke holes all over the cake using a wooden spoon handle.
- Frost with cream cheese frosting once cooled completely.
- Optionally top with toasted nuts before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider adding raisins or swapping the frosting with vanilla buttercream for variety. Ensure the cake cools completely before applying frosting to avoid melting.