Description
Crave-worthy cinnamon roll poke cake blends classic dessert comfort with modern baking magic. Sweet layers of moist cake, creamy filling, and irresistible cinnamon swirls invite you to indulge in pure deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 box white or yellow cake mix
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) cinnamon
- ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter
- ¾ cup (150 grams) brown sugar
Cake Preparation Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- Eggs (as per box instructions)
- Oil (as per box instructions)
- Water (as per box instructions)
Frosting and Topping Ingredients:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese
- 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) milk
Instructions
- Prepare the cake base by mixing the cake batter with a hint of ground cinnamon, ensuring a uniform blend of ingredients. Transfer the mixture into a generously greased rectangular baking pan, creating an even layer for consistent baking.
- Heat the oven to a precise temperature, allowing the cake to transform into a golden, tender masterpiece. Bake until a slender wooden pick emerges clean when inserted into the center, indicating perfect doneness.
- Craft a luscious cinnamon-infused mixture by combining melted butter with rich brown sugar, fragrant cinnamon, and a splash of vanilla extract. The blend should create a glossy, aromatic filling.
- Immediately after removing the cake from the oven, create a network of deep holes using a wooden spoon handle. The pattern should resemble a careful grid, allowing maximum absorption of the decadent filling.
- Carefully cascade the warm cinnamon mixture over the freshly punctured cake, ensuring it penetrates every crevice. Allow the cake to absorb the liquid and cool completely, developing intense flavor and moisture.
- Whip together softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a touch of milk until the glaze reaches a silky, pourable consistency. Adjust the liquid to achieve the perfect drizzling texture.
- Once the cake has cooled entirely, generously drape the cream cheese glaze across the surface, creating an elegant, tantalizing finish. Slice into generous portions and serve this indulgent dessert that captures the essence of classic cinnamon rolls.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by adding a pinch of nutmeg to the cake mix for a warming, aromatic twist that complements the cinnamon perfectly.
- Ensure holes are evenly spaced and deep enough to allow the cinnamon filling to penetrate completely, creating a moist and flavorful cake throughout.
- Transform this dessert into a gluten-free option by using a gluten-free cake mix and checking that all other ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Keep the cake refrigerated if not serving immediately, as the cream cheese glaze can soften at room temperature and lose its ideal consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg