Cinnamon Bun Poke Cake
1 (15.25 oz) package white cake mix, batter prepared according to
package directions
1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, melted
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
FROSTING
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) butter, softened
1 Tablespoon sweetened condensed milk
1/2 Teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with
cooking spray. Add batter and bake according to package
directions; let cool slightly.
2. Using the end of a wooden spoon, poke holes about 1-inch apart all
over top of cake. In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup melted
butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 1/2 cup
condensed milk; mix well. Pour cinnamon mixture into holes and
spread evenly over top of cake. Let cake cool completely.
3. To make frosting, in a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/4
cup butter until creamy. Add 1 tablespoon condensed milk and 1/2
teaspoon vanilla, and, slowly, beat in confectioners' sugar until
smooth. Spread frosting evenly over top of cake. Serve or
refrigerate until ready to serve.
*My Notes*
I made this at Christmastime and it was good.
We don't like frostings on our cakes so I just dusted it with powdered sugar lightly
I posted the frosting for those who like it on their cakes.
1 (15.25 oz) package white cake mix, batter prepared according to
package directions
1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, melted
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
FROSTING
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) butter, softened
1 Tablespoon sweetened condensed milk
1/2 Teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with
cooking spray. Add batter and bake according to package
directions; let cool slightly.
2. Using the end of a wooden spoon, poke holes about 1-inch apart all
over top of cake. In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup melted
butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 1/2 cup
condensed milk; mix well. Pour cinnamon mixture into holes and
spread evenly over top of cake. Let cake cool completely.
3. To make frosting, in a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/4
cup butter until creamy. Add 1 tablespoon condensed milk and 1/2
teaspoon vanilla, and, slowly, beat in confectioners' sugar until
smooth. Spread frosting evenly over top of cake. Serve or
refrigerate until ready to serve.
*My Notes*
I made this at Christmastime and it was good.
We don't like frostings on our cakes so I just dusted it with powdered sugar lightly
I posted the frosting for those who like it on their cakes.
