Description
This Snickerdoodle Cake is a perfect blend of soft vanilla cake, cinnamon swirl, and a rich cream cheese glaze. It brings all the classic snickerdoodle flavors into a moist, irresistible cake. Great for any occasion or a sweet dessert treat!
Ingredients
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For the Vanilla Cake:
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1 box vanilla cake mix (15.25 ounces)
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3 eggs
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½ cup vegetable oil
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1 cup buttermilk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Swirl:
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½ cup brown sugar (packed)
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⅓ cup all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon cinnamon
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⅓ cup butter (melted)
For the Cream Cheese Glaze:
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8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
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½ cup butter (softened)
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 cups powdered sugar
For the Cinnamon Sugar Mixture:
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⅓ cup sugar (granulated or sanding)
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2 teaspoons cinnamon
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
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Prepare the vanilla cake: In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Beat together on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth and well combined.
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Make the cinnamon swirl: In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Stir in the melted butter until the mixture forms a thick paste.
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Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan, spreading it out evenly. Drop spoonfuls of the cinnamon swirl mixture onto the batter, then use a knife or skewer to swirl it into the cake batter.
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Bake the cake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan.
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Prepare the cream cheese glaze: In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, butter, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
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Once the cake has cooled, spread the cream cheese glaze evenly over the top.
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Make the cinnamon sugar mixture: In a small bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the cream cheese glaze.
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Slice and serve!
Notes
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You can make the cake ahead of time and store it covered in the fridge. Add the glaze and cinnamon sugar mixture just before serving.
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For extra flavor, you can sprinkle a little extra cinnamon on top of the cake before baking for a stronger cinnamon flavor.
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This cake can also be made in a bundt pan for a more decorative look.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: snickerdoodle cake, cinnamon cake, cream cheese glaze, vanilla cake, snickerdoodle dessert