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Cinnamon Orange Swirl Cake

A light airy cake infused with a swirl of buttery brown sugar, graham cracker crumb, and cinnamon, topped with an orange cream cheese frosting.
Prep Time20 minutes
Active Time28 minutes
Cooling time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 48 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: boxed cake, brown sugar, cinnamon, comfort food, cream cheese
Yield: 18
Calories: 350kcal
Author: Sweet Ordeal

Materials

Cake:

  • 1 box white cake mix, (plus water, eggs, oil per box directions)

Swirl:

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

Frosting:

  • 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 tsp. orange extract
  • 3 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Spray 13 x 9" baking dish with non-stick spray.

Cake:

  • Make cake batter according to package directions. Leave in bowl and set aside.

Swirl:

  • In bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter until thoroughly blended.
  • Pour 1/2 of cake batter into baking dish. Sprinkle 1/2 of swirl mixture over batter. Pour remaining batter on top, then sprinkle remaining swirl mixture over top.
  • Run a butter knife through it to swirl layers.
  • Bake according to package directions. Allow to cool completely on wire rack.

Frosting:

  • Beat cream cheese, butter, and orange extract until light and fluffy. Add powdered sugar until desired consistency. Spread over cooled cake. Enjoy!

Notes

You will need to double recipe for decorating purposes.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 308mg | Potassium: 59mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 406IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 1mg