Description
Sweet cinnamon roll poke cake combines classic dessert magic with unexpected twists. Creamy, spiced layers promise indulgent comfort that connects pastry lovers with pure baking bliss you’ll savor to the last delightful bite.
Ingredients
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Cake Base:
- 1 box white or yellow cake mix
- 1 eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Cinnamon Filling:
- ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
Frosting:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with a light coating of cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Mix the cake batter according to the package directions, incorporating ground cinnamon to enhance the aromatic warmth of the dessert.
- Carefully transfer the prepared batter into the prepared baking dish, ensuring an even distribution for consistent baking.
- Place the cake in the preheated oven and bake until the center is fully set, testing with a toothpick that should emerge clean and free of wet batter, typically requiring 25-30 minutes of baking time.
Notes
- Enhance the cake’s warmth by toasting ground cinnamon before mixing to release deeper, more intense flavor profiles.
- Switch traditional white cake mix with gluten-free or almond flour alternatives for dietary restrictions, maintaining the same moist texture.
- Create a dairy-free version by using plant-based milk and vegan butter substitutes when preparing the cake mix and frosting.
- Cool the cake completely before poking holes to prevent structural collapse and ensure the filling penetrates evenly throughout the dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg