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Cinnamon Roll Cake

Cinnamon Roll Cake

This Cinnamon Roll Cake Recipe combines everything you love about classic cinnamon rolls with the ease of a simple cake. Swirled with a rich cinnamon-sugar filling and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze, it delivers warm, cozy flavors in every bite—without the hassle of yeast or rising time. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, this nostalgic treat tastes like a cherished family recipe passed down through generations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box yellow cake mix (plus the eggs, oil, and water called for on the box)
  • For the cinnamon swirl
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • For the glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 30 ml or (2 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Stand Mixer
  • Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro
  • KitchenAid Cordless Hand Mixer
  • Le Creuset Stoneware Rectangular Baking Dish (9x13-inch)
  • Emile Henry Large Rectangular Baker
  • ThermoWorks Thermapen ONE
  • Cuisinart Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl Set
  • OXO Good Grips Silicone Spatula Set
  • Nordic Ware Cooling Rack
  • All-Clad Stainless Steel Whisk Set

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Tools I Used for Cinnamon Roll Cake

KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer
Cinnamon Roll Cake
Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro
Cinnamon Roll Cake
Le Creuset 9x13 Baking Dish
Cinnamon Roll Cake