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)

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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