Description
Indulge in the decadent flavors of a cinnamon roll in a convenient cake form with this easy-to-make and delicious cinnamon roll cake. Perfect for any occasion from brunch to dessert, this cake is sure to be a hit with its gooey cinnamon swirls and sweet glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake:
- 1 box yellow cake mix (plus ingredients listed on box – typically eggs, oil, and water)
- 1 cup sour cream
Cinnamon Swirl:
- 1/2 cup butter (melted)
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the cake batter: Prepare the cake mix according to the package directions, then stir in the sour cream until smooth. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Make the cinnamon swirl: Mix melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nuts if using. Drop spoonfuls over the cake batter, then swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake: Bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Prepare the glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract for the glaze.
- Glaze and serve: Drizzle glaze over warm cake and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For an extra gooey finish, double the cinnamon-sugar swirl.
- This cake is perfect for brunch, dessert, or a holiday breakfast spread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
