Cinnamon Roll Cake

30 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Prepare one box of yellow cake mix according to the directions on the box, but replace water with milk.
  2. 2Mix the batter and pour it into a 9x13 baking dish.
  3. 3For the cinnamon roll filling, combine 1.5 sticks of butter, 1 cup of brown sugar, 2 tablespoons of flour, and 1 tablespoon of cinnamon.
  4. 4Mix the filling ingredients, microwaving for a few seconds if needed to soften the butter.
  5. 5Place spoonfuls of the cinnamon filling on top of the cake mix.
  6. 6Take a butter knife and swirl it through the cake batter to distribute the cinnamon.
  7. 7Bake the cake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes.
  8. 8For the frosting, combine 2 cups of powdered sugar, 5 tablespoons of milk, and a splash of vanilla.
  9. 9Optionally, add about 3 tablespoons of cream cheese to the frosting.
  10. 10Pour the frosting over the cooled cake and let it sit for a bit.

Ingredients

  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • milk
  • 1.5 sticks butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 5 tablespoons milk
  • 1 splash vanilla
  • 3 tablespoons cream cheese

Equipment

9x13 baking dishmicrowavebutter knife

Tips

  • Microwave the butter for a few seconds to make it softer and easier to mix.
  • Use a butter knife to swirl the cinnamon filling throughout the cake batter.
  • Adding cream cheese to the frosting is optional but recommended.