This easy Cinnamon Roll Cake takes a breakfast favorite and turns it into a delicious dessert! Swirled with buttery cinnamon sugar and topped with a sweet cream cheese glaze, this is might be the best cake ever!
This Cinnamon Roll Cake is without a doubt an easy family favorite in our house. It starts out with a boxed cake mix meaning it’s super easy to make! This heavenly treat combines all the flavors of classic cinnamon rolls in a convenient cake form. Imagine moist, tender layers of cinnamon-infused cake swirled with a delectable brown sugar and cinnamon streusel. Topped off with a creamy cream cheese glaze that oozes over the edges, this cake is pure indulgence. Perfect for brunch, special occasions, or whenever you crave that irresistible cinnamon goodness.
If you love all things cinnamon, be sure to try our shortcut cinnamon rolls, monkey bread muffins, and pumpkin snickerdoodle cookes!
How to Make Cinnamon Roll Cake
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: scroll down for full recipe with exact measurements
For the Cake
- Cake Mix
- Sour Cream
- Vegetable Oil
- Milk
- Eggs
For the Filling
- Butter
- Cinnamon
- Brown Sugar
For the Glaze
- Cream Cheese
- Powdered Sugar
- Milk
- Vanilla
EQUIPMENT:
- Mixing Bowls
- Baking Dish
INSTRUCTIONS:
The cake is so easy to make. You are pretty much just doctoring up a boxed cake mix. Then you make a bunch of buttery, cinnamon sugar goodness that you drop on top of the cake mix and swirl it around
Don’t swirl the cinnamon sugar too much. You want to have the pretty ribbons running through the cake. Then you bake it up and cover it in delicious sweet icing. Then devour. Trust me, this won’t last long in the kitchen!
Do I Have to use a Boxed Cake Mix?
You absolutely do not. But a doctored up cake mix makes life so much easier and it’s delicious. If you prefer to avoid processed items, simply sub the cake mix for your favorite homemade cake recipe.
Tips:
- For more flavor and variety, you could substitute the white cake mix for vanilla or even butter pecan.
- Mix eggs in a small bowl before adding them to the cake mixture. This will help distribute the eggs evenly.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days
Cinnamon Roll Cake
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 1x
Description
This easy Cinnamon Roll Cake takes a breakfast favorite and turns it into a delicious dessert! Swirled with buttery cinnamon sugar and topped with a sweet cream cheese glaze, this is just the best cake ever!
Ingredients
Cake Base
- 1 (16.5oz) box white cake mix
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 3 eggs
Cinnamon Filling
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
Glaze
- 2 oz cream cheese (softened at room temperature)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (sifted)
- 4 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
For the Cake
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and spray 9×13 pan with a nonstick cooking spray.
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In a large bowl, add white cake mix, sour cream, vegetable oil, milk eggs, and mix until well combined, then spread batter evenly into your baking dish.
For the Filling
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In a small bowl, add butter, cinnamon, sugar, and stir until well combined. Drop dollops of the cinnamon filling into the cake batter, then using a butter knife, swirl it to incorporate the two.
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Bake the cake for about 30 minutes, until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean
For the Glaze
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Whisk together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract.
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Pour the glaze over the warm cake and serve.
Notes
Mix eggs in a small bowl before adding it to the cake mixture. This will help distribute the eggs evenly.
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
