Easy Cinnamon Roll Cake Recipe
This Easy Cinnamon Roll Cake is a delightful twist on classic cinnamon rolls, baked in a convenient cake form. Featuring a moist yellow cake base swirled with cinnamon sugar ribbons and topped with a sweet glaze, this recipe offers the perfect balance of soft cake and cinnamon-sugar goodness. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s an ideal dessert or breakfast treat for sharing with family and friends.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Cake Batter
- 1 (15.25-ounce) box yellow cake mix
- 4 eggs
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream (not light)
Cinnamon Swirl
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Lightly coat a 9×13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray and set it aside to prepare for the cake batter.
- Mix the cake batter: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the yellow cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and sour cream. Mix on low speed for 30 seconds, then increase to medium speed and mix for 2 minutes. Be sure to scrape the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Spread batter and prepare swirl: Evenly spread the prepared cake batter into the greased baking pan. In a medium bowl, whisk together the light brown sugar and ground cinnamon until well combined.
- Add cinnamon swirl: Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the batter in the pan. Using a butter knife, gently swirl the cinnamon sugar into the cake batter. Be careful not to over-swirl; the goal is to create visible ribbons of cinnamon sugar throughout the cake.
- Bake the cake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Cool the cake: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool for 15 to 20 minutes so it can set slightly before adding the glaze.
- Prepare and add glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Pour the glaze evenly over the slightly warm cake. Let the glaze set before serving, or enjoy the cake immediately for a gooey topping experience.
Notes
- Ensure the sour cream is not light for the best cake texture and moisture.
- Do not over-swirl the cinnamon sugar into the batter to maintain the swirl pattern.
- Use a large enough pan (9×13) so the cake bakes evenly.
- For a thicker glaze, reduce milk slightly; for a thinner glaze, add a bit more milk.
- The cake is best served warm or at room temperature.
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