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Mardi Gras King Cake Poke Cake

Author: Southern Made Simple

Ingredients

Cake

  • 1 box yellow cake mix + ingredients needed to prepare cake on back of box
  • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • 4 Tbs salted butter melted
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Frosting

  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 8 oz block cream cheese softened
  • 4 Tbs salted butter softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Purple, green and gold sprinkles for garnish

Instructions

  • Bake box cake mix according to package instructions - a 9x13 pan works best for this recipe
  • Allow cake to cool completely, then use the bottom of a wooden spoon to poke holes in the cake. Poke as many as you'd like!
  • In a large bowl. combine melted butter, brown sugar, condensed milk and cinnamon and stir until sugar is dissolved
  • Pour filling over cake and allow to soak through the holes
  • In a separate large bowl, beat heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form and set aside
  • In another large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter together until there are no lumps.
  • Add in powdered sugar and beat until smooth.
  • Add in vanilla
  • Fold in whipped cream and spread evenly over the top of the cake
  • Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes before serving
  • Enjoy!

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