If you love the warm, gooey flavors of a classic cinnamon roll but want an easier, no-fuss way to enjoy it, this Cinnamon Roll Cake is for you! This easy recipe features moist cake with a cinnamon filling, topped off with sweet glaze icing.
Why You’ll Love This Easy Cinnamon Roll Cake Recipe
- Quick and Easy: Unlike traditional homemade cinnamon rolls, this cake requires no kneading or waiting for dough to rise. It’s a simple mix, pour, and bake process that saves a lot of time without compromising the delicious flavors.
- Perfect for Any Occasion: Whether it’s breakfast, brunch, or dessert, this cinnamon roll cake is perfect for all occasions and sure to impress the whole family.
- Moist and Buttery: The cake is rich and very moist, thanks to the cinnamon mixture adding a buttery glaze that seeps into every bite.
- Customizable: You can easily adjust the sweetness, add nuts, or switch up the powdered sugar glaze with cream cheese frosting to make it your own.
Ingredients
- Yellow Cake Mix
- Large Eggs
- Vegetable oil
- Water
- Butter
- Brown Sugar
- Ground Cinnamon
- Powdered Sugar
- Vanilla Extract
- Whole Milk
How To Make Delicious Cinnamon Roll Cake
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, add the boxed cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Whisk together until well combined and no lumps are present within the mixture. Set aside.
In a small mixing bowl, add the softened butter, brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Stir together until well combined. Set aside
Pour the cake mixture into a greased 9×13 baking dish. Place scoops of the cinnamon butter mixture on top of the cake batter, making sure to spread it out equally. Next, take a butter knife and make swirl patterns to spread the butter into the cake batter.
Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes until golden brown. While cake is baking combine the glaze ingredients. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract and milk into a small bowl and whisk together.
Once the cake is finished baking, remove it from the oven and pour the icing on top, spreading it out evenly. Serve & enjoy!
Tip and Tricks for The Best Cinnamon Roll Cake
- Use Room Temperature Butter- This is key for making the ultimate cinnamon swirl mixture for the center of the cake. Cold butter makes it almost impossible to mix the ingredients to form the cinnamon mixture.
- Don’t Overbake– Baking at too high a temperature can cause the cake to overbake on the outside while being undercooked in the center. Keep it around 350 degrees, and check with a toothpick for doneness.
- Add Glaze While Warm– Be sure to add the powdered sugar glaze while the cake is still warm so it will spread out evenly on top.
- Add Your Favorite Toppings- Consider adding chopped nuts, raisins, or a sprinkle of sea salt on top of the glaze for some added texture and flavor.
How To Store Leftovers
- Storage- Cover the homemade cinnamon roll cake with plastic wrap or aluminum foil, or place it in an airtight container to help prevent it from drying out.
- Refrigerator- Store the cinnamon roll cake in the refrigerator to maintain its texture and freshness. This will help keep the cake safe to eat for 3-4 days.
- Freezer- Let the cake cool completely and wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, then in aluminum foil to protect against freezer burn. Finish by placing the wrapped cake in a freezer-safe bag. When you are ready to serve, let it sit at room temperature or in the refrigerator overnight. Warm it in the oven at a low temperature to refresh the texture. Also, be sure not to add the powered sugar icing until you are ready to serve the cake.
FAQ
- What toppings can I add to the cake? Like traditional cinnamon rolls, the most popular topping is chopped nuts, but you can also raisins or drizzle some caramel sauce on top to take to take it a step further. It all really depends on your taste preference.
- Can I use a store bought icing for the cake? Yes, store bought icing works great for this recipe if you’re looking for a quick option. You can use vanilla icing, cream cheese frosting, or even a cinnamon flavor frosting for best tasting results.
- How is a cinnamon roll cake different from traditional cinnamon rolls? Homemade cinnamon rolls require yeast and time for the dough to rise, this cinnamon roll cake is a quicker option that uses boxed cake mix instead. It delivers similar flavors, but without all the extra hassle and time.
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Ingredients
- 1 Box Yellow Cake Mix
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 2 sticks butter softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Icing
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, add the yellow cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Whisk together until well combined and no lumps are present within the mixture. Set aside
- In a small mixing bowl, add the softened butter, brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Stir together until well combined. Set aside
- Pour cake mixture into a greased 9x13 baking dish. Place scoops of the cinnamon butter mixture on top of the cake batter, making sure to spread it out equally. Next, take a butter knife and make swirl patterns to spread the butter into the cake batter.
- Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes until golden brown. While cake is baking combine powdered sugar, vanilla extract and milk into a small bowl and whisk together.
- Once the cake is finished baking, remove it from the oven and pour the icing on top, spreading it out evenly. Serve & enjoy!
Notes
To check for doneness when baking the cake, take a toothpick and stick in in the center. If it comes out “clean” the cake is finished. If the toothpick come out covered in cake batter, it needs to cook for a bit longer.
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