Cinnamon Roll Cake

30 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Pour the yellow cake mix into a bowl.
  2. 2Pour the yellow cake mix into a bowl.
  3. 3Pour the yellow cake mix into a bowl.
  4. 4Add oil to the cake mix.
  5. 5Add oil to the cake mix.
  6. 6Add oil to the cake mix.
  7. 7Add milk to the cake mix, replacing the water specified in the box instructions.
  8. 8Add milk to the cake mix, replacing the water specified in the box instructions.
  9. 9Add milk to the cake mix, replacing the water specified in the box instructions.
  10. 10Crack and add eggs to the cake mix.
  11. 11Crack and add eggs to the cake mix.
  12. 12Crack and add eggs to the cake mix.
  13. 13Whisk all the cake batter ingredients together until smooth.
  14. 14Whisk all the cake batter ingredients together until smooth.
  15. 15Whisk all the cake batter ingredients together until smooth.
  16. 16Pour the cake batter into a 9x13 baking dish and set aside.
  17. 17Pour the cake batter into a 9x13 baking dish and set aside.
  18. 18Pour the cake batter into a 9x13 baking dish and set aside.
  19. 19For the cinnamon roll filling, take butter and place it in a bowl.
  20. 20For the cinnamon roll filling, take butter and place it in a bowl.
  21. 21For the cinnamon roll filling, take butter and place it in a bowl.
  22. 22Add brown sugar to the butter.
  23. 23Add brown sugar to the butter.
  24. 24Add brown sugar to the butter.
  25. 25Add flour to the mixture.
  26. 26Add flour to the mixture.
  27. 27Add flour to the mixture.
  28. 28Add cinnamon to the mixture.
  29. 29Add cinnamon to the mixture.
  30. 30Add cinnamon to the mixture.
  31. 31Mix all the cinnamon roll filling ingredients together until well combined.
  32. 32Mix all the cinnamon roll filling ingredients together until well combined.
  33. 33Mix all the cinnamon roll filling ingredients together until well combined.
  34. 34Microwave the cinnamon roll filling for a few seconds to soften the butter for easier mixing.
  35. 35Microwave the cinnamon roll filling for a few seconds to soften the butter for easier mixing.
  36. 36Microwave the cinnamon roll filling for a few seconds to soften the butter for easier mixing.
  37. 37Spoon dollops of the cinnamon roll filling on top of the cake mix in the baking dish.
  38. 38Spoon dollops of the cinnamon roll filling on top of the cake mix in the baking dish.
  39. 39Spoon dollops of the cinnamon roll filling on top of the cake mix in the baking dish.
  40. 40Use a butter knife to swirl the cinnamon roll filling through the cake batter to create a marbled effect.
  41. 41Use a butter knife to swirl the cinnamon roll filling through the cake batter to create a marbled effect.
  42. 42Use a butter knife to swirl the cinnamon roll filling through the cake batter to create a marbled effect.
  43. 43Bake the cake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes.
  44. 44Bake the cake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes.
  45. 45Bake the cake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes.
  46. 46For the frosting, add powdered sugar to a bowl.
  47. 47For the frosting, add powdered sugar to a bowl.
  48. 48For the frosting, add powdered sugar to a bowl.
  49. 49Add milk to the powdered sugar.
  50. 50Add milk to the powdered sugar.
  51. 51Add milk to the powdered sugar.
  52. 52Add a splash of vanilla to the frosting ingredients.
  53. 53Add a splash of vanilla to the frosting ingredients.
  54. 54Add a splash of vanilla to the frosting ingredients.
  55. 55Whisk the frosting ingredients until smooth.
  56. 56Whisk the frosting ingredients until smooth.
  57. 57Whisk the frosting ingredients until smooth.
  58. 58Optionally, add cream cheese to the frosting for extra richness and whisk again.
  59. 59Optionally, add cream cheese to the frosting for extra richness and whisk again.
  60. 60Optionally, add cream cheese to the frosting for extra richness and whisk again.
  61. 61Pour the frosting over the baked cinnamon roll cake.
  62. 62Pour the frosting over the baked cinnamon roll cake.
  63. 63Pour the frosting over the baked cinnamon roll cake.
  64. 64Let the cake sit for a little bit to allow the frosting to set.
  65. 65Let the cake sit for a little bit to allow the frosting to set.
  66. 66Let the cake sit for a little bit to allow the frosting to set.
  67. 67Serve and enjoy the cinnamon roll cake.
  68. 68Serve and enjoy the cinnamon roll cake.
  69. 69Serve and enjoy the cinnamon roll cake.

Ingredients

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