Description
This decadent cinnamon roll poke cake combines moist white cake with a gooey cinnamon filling and creamy cream cheese frosting — all the flavors of a cinnamon roll in an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert.
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
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Cooking spray
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1 box white cake mix, plus ingredients called for on the box
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For the Filling:
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1 (14-oz) can sweetened condensed milk
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4 tablespoons melted butter
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½ cup packed brown sugar
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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Pinch of kosher salt
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For the Frosting:
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½ cup heavy cream
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1 (8-oz) block cream cheese, softened
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4 tablespoons butter, softened
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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Pinch of kosher salt
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Prepare cake mix according to package instructions. Spray a 9×13-inch pan with cooking spray and bake the cake as directed.
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While cake is warm, use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes evenly all over the cake.
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In a bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
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Pour the filling evenly over the poked cake holes, letting it seep in. Refrigerate while preparing frosting.
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For the frosting, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
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In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
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Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
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Spread frosting evenly over the cooled cake. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving for best results.
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Instructions
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Prepare cake mix according to package instructions. Spray a 9×13-inch pan with cooking spray and bake the cake as directed.
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While cake is warm, use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes evenly all over the cake.
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In a bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
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Pour the filling evenly over the poked cake holes, letting it seep in. Refrigerate while preparing frosting.
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For the frosting, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
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In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
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Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
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Spread frosting evenly over the cooled cake. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving for best results.
Notes
For extra cinnamon flavor, sprinkle cinnamon on top before frosting.
This cake keeps well refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cinnamon roll cake, poke cake, cinnamon dessert, cream cheese frosting, easy cake