Description

Wake up your mornings or cozy up your evenings with this irresistible Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake. Imagine the classic taste of a warm cinnamon roll but in a soft, fluffy cake form that’s generously glazed with vanilla icing and swirled with buttery brown sugar and cinnamon. It’s perfect for when you need quick breakfast ideas, easy dessert recipes, or warm holiday food ideas. Whether you’re serving it as a sweet brunch centerpiece or saving it for an easy dinner treat, this cake will leave everyone reaching for seconds.

Ingredients

Scale

1 box vanilla cake mix (plus ingredients required on the box)

1/2 cup butter, melted

1 cup brown sugar

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

1 cup powdered sugar

2 tablespoons milk

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional: pinch of nutmeg

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9×13″ pan by greasing or lining it.
Mix and bake the vanilla cake according to the box instructions.
While baking, stir together melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
Once baked, poke holes all over the cake with a wooden spoon handle.
Spoon the cinnamon mixture over the cake, letting it seep into the holes. Swirl gently.
Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to make the glaze.
Pour glaze over warm cake. Let set for 15–20 minutes.
Slice, serve, and enjoy!