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Snickerdoodle Poke Cake

A simple snickerdoodle-style poke cake made with boxed yellow cake mix, cinnamon, sweetened condensed milk, and whipped topping.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time22 minutes
Total Time4 hours 27 minutes
Servings: 15 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 15.25 ouncebox yellow cake mix
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cupwater
  • 1/3 cupvegetable or canola oil
  • 1/4 cupGreek yogurt I used 2% Greek yogurt, sour cream may be substituted
  • 2 teaspoonscinnamon plus more for garnishing
  • 2 teaspoonsvanilla extract
  • 1 14 ouncecan sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 8 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.