A Southern Grace: Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake

Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake

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Ingredients:
Cake:

  • 1 (15.25-ounce) box white cake mix
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
Filling:
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting:
  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2-3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish; set aside.
In a large bowl, mix together cake mix, eggs, milk, water, and butter until combined, 2 minutes or so.
Pour batter into prepared baking dish.
Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
While the cake is baking, stir together the melted butter, brown sugar, condensed milk, cinnamon, and vanilla extract; set aside.
Using the handle of a wooden spoon (or similar instrument), poke lots of holes in the cake. I did about 40, but I think there could've been more!
Pour filling mixture over warm cake, gently spreading as necessary.
Let cake cool to room temperature.
To make the frosting, beat together cream cheese and butter until combined.
Add powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon condensed milk. Beat together until well-combined.
Mix in additional condensed milk and vanilla to desired consistency.
Spread frosting over room temperature cake.
Enjoy warm, at room temperature, or chilled, and be sure to cover and chill any leftovers.

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