Description
Indulge in the comforting delight of Easy Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake, where fluffy cake meets a sweet cinnamon syrup and creamy frosting. This simple yet decadent dessert is perfect for brunch or any gathering, bringing smiles with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for syrup)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon (for syrup)
- 1/2 cup water (for syrup)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine yellow cake mix, eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Poke holes all over the cake using a wooden spoon handle.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, cinnamon, and water for the syrup; stir until dissolved and bubbling. Pour over the warm cake to soak in.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth; spread over the cooled cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (95g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg