Big Mama's Cinnamon Poke Cake

45 mins
Serves 8
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. 2Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  3. 3Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  4. 4In a stand mixer or handheld mixer, cream together 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar and 1/2 cup of Crisco.
  5. 5In a stand mixer or handheld mixer, cream together 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar and 1/2 cup of Crisco.
  6. 6In a stand mixer or handheld mixer, cream together 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar and 1/2 cup of Crisco.
  7. 7Add in 4 eggs and mix.
  8. 8Add in 4 eggs and mix.
  9. 9Add in 4 eggs and mix.
  10. 10Add 2 cups of self rising flour and 1 cup of milk, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract. Mix.
  11. 11Add 2 cups of self rising flour and 1 cup of milk, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract. Mix.
  12. 12Add 2 cups of self rising flour and 1 cup of milk, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract. Mix.
  13. 13Pour 1/2 of the batter into a greased 9x13 cake pan.
  14. 14Pour 1/2 of the batter into a greased 9x13 cake pan.
  15. 15Pour 1/2 of the batter into a greased 9x13 cake pan.
  16. 16In a separate bowl, mix 1/2 cup of brown sugar and 4 teaspoons of cinnamon.
  17. 17In a separate bowl, mix 1/2 cup of brown sugar and 4 teaspoons of cinnamon.
  18. 18In a separate bowl, mix 1/2 cup of brown sugar and 4 teaspoons of cinnamon.
  19. 19Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the batter in the cake pan.
  20. 20Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the batter in the cake pan.
  21. 21Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the batter in the cake pan.
  22. 22Pour the remaining batter over the cinnamon-sugar layer.
  23. 23Pour the remaining batter over the cinnamon-sugar layer.
  24. 24Pour the remaining batter over the cinnamon-sugar layer.
  25. 25Swirl the batter with a knife to combine the layers.
  26. 26Swirl the batter with a knife to combine the layers.
  27. 27Swirl the batter with a knife to combine the layers.
  28. 28Bake for 30-45 minutes.
  29. 29Bake for 30-45 minutes.
  30. 30Bake for 30-45 minutes.
  31. 31While the cake is baking, make the icing by combining 3 tablespoons of butter, 1/4 cup of milk, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 2 cups of powdered sugar in a saucepan and heating until melted and smooth.
  32. 32While the cake is baking, make the icing by combining 3 tablespoons of butter, 1/4 cup of milk, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 2 cups of powdered sugar in a saucepan and heating until melted and smooth.
  33. 33While the cake is baking, make the icing by combining 3 tablespoons of butter, 1/4 cup of milk, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 2 cups of powdered sugar in a saucepan and heating until melted and smooth.
  34. 34Once the cake is baked, let it cool slightly. Then, poke holes in the cake using a fork.
  35. 35Once the cake is baked, let it cool slightly. Then, poke holes in the cake using a fork.
  36. 36Once the cake is baked, let it cool slightly. Then, poke holes in the cake using a fork.
  37. 37Pour the icing over the poked cake.
  38. 38Pour the icing over the poked cake.
  39. 39Pour the icing over the poked cake.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup Crisco All-Vegetable Shortening
  • 0.5 cup Crisco All-Vegetable Shortening
  • 0.5 cup Crisco All-Vegetable Shortening
  • 4 eggs
  • 4 eggs
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups self-rising flour
  • 2 cups self-rising flour
  • 2 cups self-rising flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

Equipment

9x13 cake panstand mixer or handheld mixersaucepanforkknife