Thursday, January 3, 2013

Cinnamon Swirl Cake

This is the white cinnamon cake that Melissa brought to Josie's baby blessing luncheon! Only Mom and Bekah would have been lucky enough to know what I'm talking about, but it was mighty tasty!

Ingredients:

Cake
  • 1 white cake mix, prepared as directed on box
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 c. butter, melted
  • 1/2 c. brown sugar
Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 c. butter, softened
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 to 1 1/2 lbs. powdered sugar
Instructions
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray 9x13 inch pan with cooking spray.
  • Prepare white cake mix according to package directions.
  • In separate bowl, combine cinnamon, graham cracker crumbs, butter and brown sugar. Stir until combined and crumbly.
  • Pour half of the cake batter into pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon mixture over batter, then run a knife through it to swirl. Repeat using remaining cake batter and cinnamon mixture.
  • Bake according to cake package directions.
  • Frosting: Beat together cream cheese, butter and vanilla. Slowly add powdered sugar until desired consistency.
  • Spread over cooled cake.
  • Optional garnish: Reserve a little cinnamon mixture to sprinkle over cake.
  • **I love to serve this cake while still slightly warm!