Description
A soft and fluffy cake infused with cinnamon-sugar goodness, soaked with a sweet glaze, and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. It’s like a giant cinnamon roll in cake form!
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 1 box vanilla or white cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box: eggs, oil, water)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
For the Cinnamon Filling:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup melted butter
For the Sweet Glaze:
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsp milk (as needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Bake the Cake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the cake mix as directed on the box, adding 1 tsp cinnamon to the batter.
- Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake according to the box instructions (about 25-30 minutes), until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Prepare the Cinnamon Filling:
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter until combined.
- Poke & Fill:
- While the cake is still warm, use the end of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the cake.
- Drizzle the cinnamon filling over the cake, letting it seep into the holes.
- Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the cake. Let it soak in while you prepare the frosting.
- Make the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- Beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.
- If needed, add 1-2 tbsp milk to reach a spreadable consistency.
- Frost & Serve:
- Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cake.
- Sprinkle with extra cinnamon and drizzle with caramel sauce (optional).
Notes
- Make ahead: This cake tastes even better after chilling for a few hours!
- Want a gooier texture? Swap sweetened condensed milk for caramel sauce.
- Short on time? Use canned cream cheese frosting instead of homemade.
Nutrition
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg