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Cinnamon Toast Crunch Poke Cake

Published by Meaghan on April 19, 2022 | last updated on April 18, 2022.

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Cinnamon Toast Crunch poke cake is the semi homemade treat that will delight every cereal lover. Full of sweet cinnamon flavor, this easy poke cake recipe has everything you love about the classic breakfast treat in dessert form.

a slice of cinnamon toast crunch poke cake on a small white plate

Cinnamon Toast Crunch is the cereal of choice in my house.

My boys love it.

I love it.

Those crispy, crunchy, sweet squares are so perfect floating in a big old bowl of ice cold milk.

It’s so yummy it could be dessert.

a slice of cinnamon toast crunch poke cake on a small white plate

So I thought why not and stuck all the flavors we love so much into a delicious poke cake.

What does poke cake mean?

A poke cake is like a sheet cake but instead of just being topped with icing, it’s got extra flavor and moisture.

How?

Well, after the baked cake comes out of the oven, you poke holes throughout the cake and pour sweet filling into them before you top it with frosting or whipped topping.

Ingredients

To make this you’ll need:

an overhead image showing the measured ingredients needed to make a cinnamon toast crunch poke cake

  • Boked cake mix– Either yellow or white. Use your favorite brand.
  • Eggs– You’ll need either eggs or egg whites depending on what cake mix you  use. 
  • Water
  • Oil– Vegetable oil is perfect for this.
  • Cinnamon– Divide this between the cake mix and filling.
  • Sweetened condensed milk– To pour into the holes.
  • Whipped topping– The kind you find in the frozen section like Cool Whip, etc.
  • Cinnamon Crunch Toast– For topping. You can use as much as you want. I use about 2 cups and crush it lightly.

How to Make

The beauty of making any poke cake is how easy they are to make and this Cinnamon Toast Crunch version is no different!

cinnamon toast crunch poke cake batter in a glass baking dish

To do it, preheat your oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick spray. Set it aside.

Then, combine your cake mix, oil or butter, water, eggs and ½ teaspoon of cinnamon in a large mixing bowl.

When the cake batter is combined pour into the baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

cinnamon filling being poured over a yellow cake with holes poked in it

Set the cake aside to cool.

While the cake is cooling, make the filling by stirring the sweetened condensed milk with the remaining cinnamon.

When the cake is cool use a large straw or end of a wooden spoon to poke holes evenly throughout the cake.

cinnamon filling spread over a cooled cake with holes poked in it

Then, pour the milk mixture all over the cake so it gets into all the holes you created.

Next, spread the whipped topping all over the cake.

Top with however much lightly crushed Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal you like. 

cinnamon toast crunch poke cake in a glass 9x13" baking dish

Refrigerate for 4 hours.

Serve and enjoy!

slices of cinnamon toast crunch poke cake on small white plates

Storing

This cake needs to be stored in the refrigerator due to the whipped topping.

To store it, cover it tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate it for up to 4 days.

a piece of cinnamon roll poke cake on a stack of white plates

Tips and Tricks

  • Make sure you follow the instructions on the box mix regarding whole eggs versus egg whites. If you use white cake, you’ll likely need only the whites.
  • Let the cake cool thoroughly before you fill and frost it. If it is still warm, the whipped topping will melt.
  • Refrigerating the cake after it’s filled and frosted lets the cake set and absorb the condensed milk so it’s nice and moist. Don’t skip this step.

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Other Poke Cake Recipes

This Cinnamon Toast Crunch poke cake is my favorite way to enjoy the classic breakfast flavors in dessert form. Make it and enjoy!

Looking for other poke cake recipes? Try these:

  • Snickers Poke Cake
  • Italian Cannoli Poke Cake
  • Peaches & Cream Poke Cake
  • Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake
  • Strawberry Margarita Poke Cake
  • S’mores Poke Cake

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a slice of cinnamon toast crunch poke cake on a small white plate

Cinnamon Toast Crunch Poke Cake

Cinnamon Toast Crunch poke cake is the semi homemade treat that will delight every cereal lover. Full of sweet cinnamon flavor, this easy poke cake recipe has everything you love about the classic breakfast treat in dessert form.
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Course: Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 370kcal
Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us
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Ingredients

  • 1 15.25 oz yellow or white boxed cake mix
  • 3 eggs or 3 eggs whites depending on your cake mix
  • 1 cup of water
  • ⅓ cup oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon divided
  • 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 8 pz tub whipped topping
  • Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal for topping
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Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick spray and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine your cake mix, oil or butter, water, eggs and ½ teaspoon of cinnamon.
  • When cake batter is combined pour into the baking dish and bake for 30-35
  • minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  • Set cake aside to cool.
  • When cake is cool use a large straw or end of a wooden spoon to poke holes in
  • the cake.
  • Make the filling by combining the sweetened condensed milk with the 1 teaspoon of cinnamon.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Pour the milk mixture all over the cake so it gets into all the holes you created.
  • Next spread the whipped topping all over the cake.
  • Top with however much lightly crushed Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal you like. I used about 2 cups.
  • Refrigerate for 4 hours.
  • Serve!

Notes

  • Make sure you follow the instructions on the box mix regarding whole eggs versus egg whites. If you use white cake, you'll likely need only the whites.
  • Let the cake cool thoroughly before you fill and frost it. If it is still warm, the whipped topping will melt.
  • Refrigerating the cake after it's filled and frosted lets the cake set and absorb the condensed milk so it's nice and moist. Don't skip this step.

Nutrition

Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 364mg | Potassium: 194mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 217IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 204mg | Iron: 3mg
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  1. Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says

    April 23, 2022 at 9:59 am

    A textural delight! Thanks so much for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party!! Hope to see you again tomorrow.

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  2. jeanie says

    March 14, 2023 at 8:20 pm

    5 stars
    I put finely crushed cinnamon crunch cereal on the bottom because We love CRUNCH!!! I LOVE THIS RECIPE I just added a little more CRUNCH!!

    Reply
    • 4sonsrus says

      March 15, 2023 at 9:54 pm

      Love that you upped the crunch factor!

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