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Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake – Sweet Easy Recipes Everyone Will Crave

Let’s talk about comfort. You know the kind—the warm, cinnamon-swirled kind that smells like a cozy kitchen and tastes like childhood. This Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake? It’s that comfort baked into a pan. I made it on a random Tuesday night, and guess what? The next morning, there was only one lonely corner left in the tray. I’m not saying it vanished—I’m saying it *disappeared mysteriously*. It’s soft. It’s sweet. It’s got that luscious cinnamon-sugar swirl and a velvety glaze that drips into every poke hole (yes, I said poke hole—welcome to baking chaos). It’s like your favorite cinnamon roll got cozy with a moist vanilla cake and decided to stay for dessert. And the best part? No one will guess how easy it is to pull off. This cake checks every box: sweet easy recipes, healthy dessert recipes easy quick banana bread (yep, we all need balance), low calorie cheesecake? Try this instead. It also has all the make-ahead ease of a quick desserts easy no bake healthy recipes and the indulgence of a fluffy Mo Bake Cheesecake. Perfect for brunches, birthday brunches (those are real, right?), or just when you're craving a little sugar hug.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Cakes
Cuisine: American
Keywords: Easy Homemade Pancake Recipe Fluffy, healthy dessert recipes easy quick banana bread, Low Calorie Cheesecake, Mo Bake Cheesecake, quick desserts easy no bake healthy recipes, sweet easy recipes, vegetarian recipes easy dinner sweet potato
Servings: 12 slices
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • 1 box vanilla cake mix (plus ingredients listed on box)
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Bake the vanilla cake in a 9x13 inch pan according to package instructions. Let it cool for 10 minutes.
  2. While the cake is still warm, use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the top.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together 2 cups of milk and the pudding mix until smooth. Pour over the cake, filling the holes.
  4. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly over the cake.
  5. In another bowl, whisk powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over the cake.
  6. Chill for at least an hour or serve slightly warm—your call!