Cinnamon Swirl Cake (Printable Version)
Fluffy cinnamon-swirled cake dripping with sweetened condensed milk, all blanketed in luscious cream cheese frosting for a crazy-good sweet finish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cake
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1 box of white cake mix, made how the box says
→ Filling
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14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
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2 1/2 teaspoons clear vanilla extract
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3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
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5 tablespoons unsalted butter
→ Frosting
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2 teaspoons half and half
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2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
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2 teaspoons clear vanilla flavor
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, let it soften
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8 ounce cream cheese bar, soften it first
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Spread out all the creamy frosting over the top with your spatula or a frosting knife. Eat right away or put in the fridge so it gets a little firmer.
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With the mixer on low, sprinkle in the powdered sugar, half and half, and vanilla flavor bit by bit. Once it all mixes in, turn the speed up and let it get light and fluffy.
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Toss softened butter and cream cheese into a bowl. Use a mixer and whip 'em up till everything looks really smooth. Wipe down the sides to get everything mixed right.
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While the mix is still warm, pour your cinnamon goo all over so it drips into each hole you made.
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Add butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and condensed milk to a bowl that can go in the microwave. Stir everything together real well. Pop it in for 1 minute, mix it, then go for another minute. Stir hard to make sure there aren't any sugary lumps left. If it's not totally smooth, keep giving it 30 second blasts and stirring until it is.
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Take a wooden spoon handle or the end of a silicone spatula and jab holes all over the surface of your warm cake. Leave about half an inch between each poke.
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Whip up the white cake just how the box says, bake it, and let it sit until it's just barely warm—not hot.
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Crank your oven up to 350°F (about 177°C). Spray a 9x13 inch pan with nonstick spray, making sure to get the sides too.
# Additional Notes:
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Frosting spreads easiest on a cool cake, but if you like, you can frost while it's still a bit warm.
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If you want the best result, poke those holes while the cake is still just a bit warm.