A simple snickerdoodle-style poke cake made with boxed yellow cake mix, cinnamon, sweetened condensed milk, and whipped topping.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time22 minutesmins
Total Time4 hourshrs27 minutesmins
Servings: 15servings
Ingredients
Ingredients
115.25 ouncebox yellow cake mix
3large eggs
1cupwater
1/3cupvegetable or canola oil
1/4cupGreek yogurtI used 2% Greek yogurt, sour cream may be substituted
2teaspoonscinnamonplus more for garnishing
2teaspoonsvanilla extract
114 ouncecan sweetened condensed milk
18 ouncecontainer whipped topping, thawed (I used lite)
Instructions
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with foil for easier cleanup (or use a similar-size pan), and spray the foil with cooking spray; set the pan aside.
In a large mixing bowl, add the cake mix, 3 large eggs, 1 cup water, 1/3 cup vegetable or canola oil, 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
Using a handheld electric mixer, beat the mixture on high for about 4 minutes, or until blended and smooth. Stop as needed to scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it into an even layer.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cake is set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan about 30 minutes on a wire rack.
Using the blunt end of a wooden spoon (or similar utensil), poke evenly spaced holes across the surface of the cake, pushing nearly all the way to the bottom. Aim for about 40–50 holes or roughly 1 inch apart.
Slowly and evenly drizzle the 14-ounce can of sweetened condensed milk over the cake surface, allowing it to seep into the holes. Pour gradually so the milk has time to absorb.
Evenly spread the thawed 8-ounce container of whipped topping over the surface of the cake.
Cover the cake and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, about 3 hours.
Just before serving, sprinkle additional cinnamon for garnish. Store the cake airtight in the refrigerator for 5 to 7 days.
Equipment
1(8×8 inch) Baking Pan
1 Large Bowl
1Handheld electric mixer
Notes
Sour cream may be substituted for the Greek yogurt if desired.
Store airtight in the refrigerator for 5 to 7 days.