Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of a cinnamon roll in cake form with this delicious Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake. Moist white cake infused with cinnamon, drenched in sweetened condensed milk and caramel, then topped with a vanilla glaze.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 box white cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Topping:
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the cake: Prepare the cake mix according to the package instructions, then stir in the ground cinnamon. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Prepare the topping: Mix brown sugar with melted butter. After baking, poke holes in the cake and pour the sugar-butter mixture over. Add sweetened condensed milk and caramel sauce.
- Make the glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake.
Notes
- For extra cinnamon flavor, sprinkle additional cinnamon over the glaze before serving.
- This cake is rich and moist, so small pieces go a long way. It can be made a day ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 48 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 64 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
