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Easy Cinnamon Roll Cake With Cake Mix

Easy Cinnamon Roll Cake With Cake Mix

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Transform a boxed yellow cake mix into a flavorful cinnamon-sugar swirled dessert. This moist, spiced cake captures the comfort of classic cinnamon rolls with minimal effort, finished with a simple powdered sugar glaze perfect for any gathering.

  • Total Time: 50
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
1 cup whole milk
3 tbsp milk (reserved for glaze)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for glaze)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C)
Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan
In a bowl, mix cake mix, vegetable oil, 1 cup milk, eggs, and vanilla extract according to package instructions
Separate batter into two bowls
In a small bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Spoon the second bowl of batter into the pan, then gently swirl in the cinnamon mixture
Bake for 35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean
Cool slightly, then whisk powdered sugar with 3-4 tbsp milk reserved from batter and drizzle over the cake
Let set 15 minutes before slicing

Notes

Use a neutral-flavored oil like canola or sunflower
If using a dairy-free milk for glaze, add 1/4 cup milk to achieve desired consistency
Storage: Keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days
Ensure boxed cake mix is alcohol-free if avoiding alcohol

  • Author: Tiramisu Cake
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 35
  • Category: Easy Sheet Cake Recipes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 260
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg