Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 1 box white cake mix (plus ingredients specified on the box)
For the Cinnamon Filling:
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, melted
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons milk (to achieve desired consistency)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Prepare the white cake mix according to the package instructions. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake as directed, typically 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Make the Cinnamon Filling:
- While the cake is baking, mix together the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted butter in a bowl until well combined.
- Poke and Fill the Cake:
- Once the cake is baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes. Using the handle of a wooden spoon or a skewer, poke holes evenly across the surface of the cake, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
- Pour the cinnamon filling over the warm cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes. Spread any remaining filling evenly over the top.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until well incorporated.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the frosting reaches your desired consistency.
- Frost the Cake:
- Once the cake has cooled completely, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
Notes
Enhance the Cinnamon Flavor: For an extra burst of cinnamon, consider adding a teaspoon of cinnamon to the cake batter before baking.
Nutty Addition: Sprinkling chopped pecans or walnuts over the cinnamon filling before adding the frosting can add a delightful crunch and complement the cinnamon flavor.
Serving Temperature: This cake is delicious both warm and at room temperature. If you prefer it warm, heat individual slices in the microwave for about 10-15 seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 549 kcal
- Sugar: 57 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 83 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg