Description
Layered cinnamon roll poke cake delivers classic comfort with a modern twist. Sweet cream filling and rich cinnamon glaze create an irresistible dessert you’ll crave for weekend gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box white or yellow cake mix
- 1 eggs
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 cup (240 ml) water
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup (113 g / 4 oz) unsalted butter
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) milk
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with cooking spray or butter to ensure easy cake release.
- Batter Creation: Prepare cake mix according to package instructions, blending in ground cinnamon to infuse the batter with warm, spicy undertones and creating a fragrant base for the dessert.
- Baking Process: Pour the cinnamon-enhanced batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface to guarantee uniform thickness and even cooking. Bake for 25-30 minutes, using a toothpick inserted into the center to confirm doneness – it should emerge clean and dry, indicating the cake is perfectly cooked.
- Cooling and Finishing: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack, preparing for the next stage of the recipe which will involve additional flavor enhancements and toppings.
Notes
- Enhance Cinnamon Flavor: Add an extra teaspoon of ground cinnamon directly into the cake batter for a more intense, warming spice profile that elevates the overall taste experience.
- Check Moisture Perfectly: Insert a toothpick at multiple points when testing doneness to ensure the cake is uniformly baked, preventing any undercooked or dry sections in the final dessert.
- Prevent Sticking Smartly: Use parchment paper in addition to cooking spray, creating an easy lift-out method and guaranteeing clean cake removal without breaking or crumbling.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Substitute standard cake mix with gluten-free or low-sugar alternatives to accommodate different dietary restrictions while maintaining the delicious cinnamon roll essence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 299
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg