Easy Cinnamon Roll Cake Recipe

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 40

Servings: people

Calories: 354kcal

Author: Becky Hardin - Easy Dessert Recipes

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.

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Equipment

Kitchen Scale (optional)
9x13 Baking Pan

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

Instructions

For the Cake

Preheat oven to 350°F and spray a 9x13-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.

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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.

Storage: Store cinnamon roll cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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