Description

Indulge in the ultimate dessert mashup! This Cinnamon Roll Gooey Butter Cake combines the warm, comforting flavors of a cinnamon roll with the rich, sticky sweetness of a butter cake. Topped with a luscious Sticky Toffee Buttercream Flood, this dessert is gooey, decadent, and perfect for any special occasion—or just because!

Ingredients

• Cake Base:
• 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large egg
• Filling:
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
• Sticky Toffee Buttercream Flood:
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup brown sugar, packed
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups powdered sugar

Preparation Method

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. Mix yellow cake mix, melted butter, and egg in a bowl until combined, then press into the bottom of the baking dish.
3. Beat softened cream cheese until smooth, then add eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg, mixing until combined.
4. Gradually add powdered sugar and melted butter, mixing until creamy and lump-free.
5. Pour filling over the cake base and bake for 40 to 45 minutes until edges are golden and center is slightly gooey. Cool completely.
6. In a saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat, stirring until dissolved. Add heavy cream and vanilla, simmer for 2 minutes, then cool slightly.
7. Gradually beat powdered sugar into the toffee mixture until smooth and creamy.
8. Pour buttercream over the cooled cake and spread evenly.
9. Let the buttercream set for 15 minutes before slicing.

Tips and Conclusion

For added texture and flavor, sprinkle the top with chopped pecans or walnuts, or drizzle with caramel sauce.
This cake is best served slightly warm but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

This Cinnamon Roll Gooey Butter Cake with Sticky Toffee Buttercream Flood is a dessert lover’s dream! The gooey texture, warm cinnamon spice, and sticky-sweet topping make it a crowd-pleaser at any gathering. Serve it with coffee or tea for the ultimate indulgence and explore more decadent dessert recipes on our site! 🍰✨