Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake

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Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake are hard to resist for a few reasons: One, the ooey-gooey center; two, the delicious cinnamon filling; three, the cream cheese frosting. (You knew that last one was coming, didn’t you?) While we all love a treat like that for breakfast, it also makes complete sense to bring those three irresistible things to dessert, especially in the form of cake. Especially in the form of poke cake, where that cinnamon filling has a chance to sink down into every nook and cranny. Here you have it, Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake, bringing the most crave-worthy breakfast out there to shareable, easy-to-make dessert.

FOR THE CAKE: 

• 1 box vanilla cake mix, plus ingredients called for on box

FOR THE FILLING:

• 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
• 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

FOR THE FROSTING:

• 8 oz cream cheese
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1-2 tablespoons heavy cream

How to Make Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray. Set aside.
2. In a mixing bowl, prepare cake according to directions on package. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Let cool.
3. In a clean mixing bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
4. In another clean bowl, make the frosting:
5. Beat the butter and cream cheese together with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
6. Gradually add the powdered sugar while mixing on low until combined. Mix in the vanilla, salt, and 1 tablespoon cream. Increase speed to high and beat until light and fluffy. If a thinner texture is desired, add another tablespoon of cream.
7. Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the cake. Pour brown sugar filling all over and use a rubber spatula to press it down into the holes. Top with cream cheese frosting and smooth out evenly. Chill for 30 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!