Cinnamon Roll Cake

30m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Pour the yellow cake mix into a bowl.
  2. 2Add oil to the cake mix.
  3. 3Add milk to the cake mix, replacing the water specified in the box instructions.
  4. 4Crack and add eggs to the cake mix.
  5. 5Whisk all the cake batter ingredients together until smooth.
  6. 6Pour the cake batter into a 9x13 baking dish and set aside.
  7. 7For the cinnamon roll filling, take butter and place it in a bowl.
  8. 8Add brown sugar to the butter.
  9. 9Add flour to the mixture.
  10. 10Add cinnamon to the mixture.
  11. 11Mix all the cinnamon roll filling ingredients together until well combined.
  12. 12Microwave the cinnamon roll filling for a few seconds to soften the butter for easier mixing.
  13. 13Spoon dollops of the cinnamon roll filling on top of the cake mix in the baking dish.
  14. 14Use a butter knife to swirl the cinnamon roll filling through the cake batter to create a marbled effect.
  15. 15Bake the cake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes.
  16. 16For the frosting, add powdered sugar to a bowl.
  17. 17Add milk to the powdered sugar.
  18. 18Add a splash of vanilla to the frosting ingredients.
  19. 19Whisk the frosting ingredients until smooth.
  20. 20Optionally, add cream cheese to the frosting for extra richness and whisk again.
  21. 21Pour the frosting over the baked cinnamon roll cake.
  22. 22Let the cake sit for a little bit to allow the frosting to set.
  23. 23Serve and enjoy the cinnamon roll cake.

Ingredients

  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • oil
  • milk
  • eggs
  • 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

bowlwhisk9x13 baking dishbutter knifemicrowave

Tips

  • Replace water with milk for the cake mix for a richer taste.
  • Microwave the cinnamon roll filling for a few seconds to soften the butter for easier mixing.
  • Adding cream cheese to the frosting is optional but recommended for extra richness.

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