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