Ingredients
Scale
Vanilla Cake
- 1 box vanilla cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cinnamon Swirl
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1/3 cup butter (melted)
Cream Cheese Glaze
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Cinnamon Sugar Topping
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Vanilla Cake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, mix cake mix, eggs, oil, buttermilk, and vanilla until smooth. Set aside.
2️⃣ Create the Cinnamon Swirl:
- In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and melted butter. Stir until mixed.
3️⃣ Assemble and Bake:
- Spray a Bundt pan liberally with nonstick cooking spray.
- Pour half the cake batter into the pan. Spoon half the cinnamon swirl mixture on top. Swirl it into the batter with a toothpick.
- Add the remaining cake batter, then top with the rest of the cinnamon swirl mixture. Swirl again.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with crumbs (but no raw batter). Let cool for 15 minutes in the pan, then invert onto a serving plate.
4️⃣ Make the Cream Cheese Glaze:
- Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add vanilla and powdered sugar, mixing until frosting consistency. Add a little milk if needed.
- Use a piping bag (or a plastic bag with the corner snipped) to drizzle the glaze in a zigzag over the cooled cake.
5️⃣ Add the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
- While the glaze is still wet, sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture on top.
6️⃣ Serve and Enjoy:
- Best served fresh or store in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months!
Notes
✨ Pro Tip: If the cake sticks to the Bundt pan, gently run a knife around the edges to help it release.