Cinnamon Swirl Cake
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5
Cinnamon Swirl Cake
Description
This cake starts with a white cake mix prepared as directed, into which a cinnamon-spiced crumb mixture of graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar is swirled. Creating layers with the cinnamon mixture accentuates the warm spice and adds a crunchy texture contrast after baking. The swirl pattern runs through the cake for visual appeal and flavor balance.
Once baked and cooled, the cake is topped with a cream cheese frosting blending softened cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and powdered sugar. The frosting’s tang balances the sweetness of the cinnamon crumb topping. A reserved portion of the cinnamon crumb mixture is sprinkled over the frosting to create an additional textured finish that complements the moist cake beneath.
The cake can be served slightly warm for a softer frosting experience or fully cooled. The frosting consistency can be adjusted with small amounts of milk if needed to achieve smooth spreading. This cake combines the convenience of a box mix with homemade flavor additions to create a cinnamon-enhanced dessert suitable for gatherings or everyday dessert.
Ingredients
Cake
- 1 box white cake mix prepared as directed on box
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup butter softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1/2 pounds powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray.
- Prepare white cake mix according to package directions.
- In a separate bowl, combine cinnamon, graham cracker crumbs, butter, and brown sugar. Stir until combined and crumbly. Set aside a 1/2 cup cinnamon mixture in a separate bowl for topping on the frosting.
- Pour half of the cake batter into the pan.
- Sprinkle half of the remaining cinnamon mixture over the batter, then run a knife through it to swirl.
- Repeat using the remaining cake batter and cinnamon mixture.
- Bake according to the cake package directions.
- Frosting: Beat together cream cheese, butter, and vanilla. Slowly add powdered sugar until desired consistency.
- Spread frosting over cooled cake.
- Sprinkle the reserved 1/2 cup of cinnamon mixture on top.
Notes
- Serve the cake slightly warm for a softer, more tender frosting texture.
- If the cream cheese frosting is too thick, thin it by adding small amounts of milk until desired consistency is reached.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 717 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 717kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 125g | 42% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 664mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 91g | 182% |
| Vitamin A | 625IU | 13% |
| Calcium | 152mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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