Cinnamon Toast Crunch Poke Cake
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Cinnamon toast crunch poke cake combines cake mix, cinnamon, sweetened condensed milk, whipped topping & cinnamon toast crunch cereal!
This cinnamon toast crunch poke cake is incredibly rich and cinnamony with whipped topping and extra cinnamon toast crunch to top it off! We love this poke cake after a delicious meal of taco rice or taco spaghetti!
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Cinnamon Toast Crunch Poke Cake
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Why you’ll love this recipe!
📌 An easy boxed cake mix recipe.
📌 Delicious cinnamon flavors.
📌 Yellow cake filled with sweetened condensed milk!
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Box cake mix – Yellow or white boxed cake mix, any brand.
- Eggs – Whole eggs or egg whites depending on the cake mix used.
- Water – Cold, filtered.
- Oil – Vegetable oil works best.
- Cinnamon – Ground cinnamon, divided.
- Sweetened condensed milk – This is different from evaporated milk.
- Whipped topping – Like cool whip, thawed.
- Cereal – Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal.
Step By Step Directions
⭐ First, preheat the oven and spray a baking dish with non-stick spray. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, oil, water, eggs and some of the cinnamon. Whisk to combine.
⭐ Next, pour the cake batter into the prepared baking dish and bake until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Set the cake aside to cool.
⭐ Then, make the filling by combining the sweetened condensed milk with the remainder of the cinnamon. Use the end of a wooden spoon or a straw to poke holes in the cooled cake. Pour the milk mixture all over the cake, making sure to fill the holes.
⭐ Finally, spread the whipped topping all over the cake. Lightly crush the Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal and sprinkle on top of the cake. Refrigerate the entire cake. Remove from fridge, slice and enjoy!
Scroll down to the printable recipe card toward the bottom of this article for ingredient measurements and detailed cooking instructions.
Preparation
What type of cake to use for cinnamon toast crunch poke cake?
You can use either a yellow cake mix or white cake mix in whatever brand you prefer best.
Do I use whole eggs or egg whites?
If your boxed cake mix calls for egg whites, use 3 egg whites. If it calls for whole eggs, use 3 whole eggs.
Can you make cinnamon toast crunch poke cake ahead of time?
Yes, this cake works well for a make ahead dessert because it requires 4 hours of chill time in the refrigerator before serving. Make this cake and store in the fridge until ready to serve.
Storage and leftovers
How long does cinnamon toast crunch poke cake last?
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Can you freeze cinnamon toast crunch poke cake?
We do not recommend freezing this cake.
Tips and tricks
✅ Make sure to use sweetened condensed milk and not evaporated milk for this recipe.
✅ Use white cake mix or yellow cake mix.
✅ Make sure to refrigerate the cake to allow the sweetened condensed milk to set before slicing and serving.
✅ Try using cream cheese icing instead of cool whip for a richer flavor.
What to enjoy with your cinnamon toast crunch poke cake (serving suggestions)
This easy poke cake is the perfect recipe to serve at your next get together! We like serving this one alongside cowboy sloppy joes, big mac salad, and lemon cream cheese bread!
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- Banana pudding poke cake
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- Strawberry poke cake
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- Strawberry Crunch Cake Poke Cake
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- Pumpkin dump cake
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- See all our easy dump cake recipes!
Tools we love
- Spatula – These ingredients are ooey gooey and sticky. You for sure want to be using a spatula to make sure you’re properly measuring and using all your ingredients.
- Glass casserole dish with lid – I love this dish, it can go from freezer to oven!
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How to Make Cinnamon Toast Crunch Poke Cake
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Poke Cake Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow or white cake mix (about 15 ounces)
- 3 large eggs (or egg whites, depending on your box mix)
- 1 cup water
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1½ teaspoons cinnamon divided (½ teaspoon and 1 teaspoon)
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk 14 ounces
- 1 tub whipped topping (like cool whip) 8 ounces
- cinnamon toast crunch cereal to taste, for topping
Instructions
- In a large bowl mix together your cake mix, oil, eggs and ½ teaspoon of cinnamon then pour the batter into a lined or prepared* 9"x13" baking pan.
- Bake on the center rack of a preheated 350℉ oven for 30 - 35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Set cake aside to cool to about room temperature.
- When cake has cooled, use a large straw or the back end of a wooden spoon to poke holes evenly throughout the cake.
- Make the filling by whisking together the sweetened condensed milk with remaining 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Pour over cake and use a spatula to ensure it gets into the holes.
- Top the cake with whipped cream, followed by gently smashed cinnamon toast crunch cereal. Refrigerate for 4 hours before serving.
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We all loved this so much! We’re a family that loves our sweets, and this was absolutely superb. I love the cinnamon flavor of the cereal with the cake and all the topping. Om nom nom.
So moist! I love cinnamon so this cake was a home run for me!
This was so easy to make and delicious! Made it yesterday and we all loved it!
The Cinnamon Toast Crunch Poke Cake was an absolute hit at our brunch! The combination of the cereal crunch and the moist cake with cinnamon flavor was divine. Everyone went back for seconds!
My kids couldn’t get enough of this cake, one of their favorite cereals! They keep asking me to make it again!