Savor the sweet taste of a delicious Cinnamon Roll Cake. You can make this delicious cake with simple ingredients, pairing it with a cup of coffee, hot tea, or any other beverage of your choice.
Easy Cinnamon Roll Cake Recipe
If you like cinnamon rolls, you will enjoy the taste of this Cinnamon Roll Cake. It is slightly sweet with the perfect texture. It is light enough to eat as a dessert or for breakfast with a warm cup of coffee or hot tea.
A cinnamon roll cake is perfect for sharing and makes a great breakfast or dessert. You will love this easy cinnamon roll cake!
Why You’ll Love this Cinnamon Roll Cake Recipe:
- It is full of flavor. The cake contains a base, sweet cinnamon filling, and the perfect glaze on top.
- Great for busy days. You can eat it while you are on the go. You can pack it for lunch or eat it while you head out the door on your way to work.
- Perfect for sharing. This cake is always talked about at potlucks or family events. Make one for your next gathering and see!
How to Make Cinnamon Roll Cake
Be sure to see the recipe card below for full ingredients & instructions!
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and coat a cooking sheet with baking spray.
- Combine your cake mix with the milk, eggs, sour cream, and vegetable oil into a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, combine cinnamon, butter, and sugar, stirring it together.
- Add drops of the cinnamon mixture to the cake batter in the baking dish.
- Use a knife to spread the cinnamon mixture around.
- Place the cake in the oven, baking it for 30 minutes.
- Prepare the glaze by combining milk with cream cheese, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar.
- Pour the glaze on top of the cake after pulling it out of the oven.
Yes, you can make the cake from scratch instead of using a boxed cake mix. I recommend using this easy cake recipe for the base of the cinnamon roll cake.
There is nothing wrong with serving this Cinnamon Roll Cake for breakfast. It tastes similar to a traditional coffee cake, making it a great breakfast choice. Of course, it also makes a great dessert too!
Wrap leftovers in plastic wrap and store in a food storage bag or container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Cinnamon roll cake will last for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
Recipe Tips and Tricks
- Check your cake before pulling it out of the oven. Use a knife or fork to make sure it cooks through all the way. If it is not quite done, you can leave it in the oven for a few more minutes.
- Mix your eggs in their own bowl before pouring them into the bowl full of other cake ingredients. The eggs blend in better when they are pre-mixed.
- If you want to skip the glaze, you can always just sprinkle powdered sugar and cinnamon on top of the cake.
Prepare this Cinnamon Roll Cake to have a sweet treat to eat for breakfast or a snack. And of course it makes a great easy dessert recipe! It is easy to make, delicious and perfect for sharing!
If you make this recipe be sure to leave us a comment or rating. Enjoy!
Easy Cinnamon Roll Cake Recipe
Ingredients
For the Cake Base
- 15.25 ounces white cake mix 432 grams (1 box)
- ½ cup sour cream 114 grams
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil 67 grams
- ¼ cup milk 57 grams
- 3 large eggs 150 grams
For the Filling
- ¼ cup unsalted butter 57 grams, melted (½ stick)
- ½ tablespoon ground cinnamon 5 grams
- ½ cup brown sugar 107 grams
For the Glaze
- 2 ounces cream cheese 57 grams, room temperature (¼ brick)
- 1 cup powdered sugar 113 grams, sifted
- 4 tablespoons milk 57 grams
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 grams
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
Instructions
For the Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F and spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, add the white cake mix, sour cream, vegetable oil, milk, and eggs, and mix until well combined. Spread the batter evenly into the baking dish. Set aside.15.25 ounces white cake mix, ½ cup sour cream, ⅓ cup vegetable oil, ¼ cup milk, 3 large eggs
For the Filling
- In a small bowl, add the butter, cinnamon, and sugar, and stir until well combined. Drop dollops of the cinnamon filling into the cake batter. Using a butter knife, swirl it to incorporate the two.¼ cup unsalted butter, ½ tablespoon ground cinnamon, ½ cup brown sugar
- Bake the cake for about 30 minutes (I baked it for about 33 minutes in my oven), until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean
For the Glaze
- Whisk together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract.2 ounces cream cheese, 1 cup powdered sugar, 4 tablespoons milk, ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Pour the glaze over the warm cake and serve.
Notes
- Check your cake before pulling it out of the oven. Use a knife or fork to make sure it cooks through all the way. If it is not quite done, you can leave it in the oven for a few more minutes.
- Mix your eggs in their own bowl before pouring them into the bowl full of other cake ingredients. The eggs blend in better when they are pre-mixed.
- If you want to skip the glaze, you can always just sprinkle powdered sugar and cinnamon on top of the cake.
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