Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake

This Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake brings the flavor of gooey cinnamon rolls into a soft, buttery cake—complete with a brown sugar cinnamon soak and a generous layer of cream cheese frosting. Finished with caramel drizzle and crunchy pecans, it’s a crowd-pleasing dessert that’s perfect for brunch, holidays, or anytime you’re craving something sweet and cinnamony!

📝 Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 1 box (15 oz) yellow cake mix + ingredients listed on the box (typically eggs, oil, and water)
• 1 cup whole milk
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
• ½ cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon

For the Frosting:

• 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp milk

Toppings:

• ¼ cup caramel sauce
• ½ cup chopped pecans (optional)
  

  👩‍🍳 Instructions