Sunday, May 17, 2009

Cinnamon Roll Cake



Hey all, I know I have been absent for a few months,but we were doing work on our very first house. But things have now quieted down and I can concentrate way more time to this. It's exciting. I am not a professional cook. I am a working mom and wife and am always looking for easy and foolproof recipes for my family. Recipes that are considered "keeper worthy".


I am going to start simple until I get the hang of this blog thing, so bear with me and follow along for the ride.
I found this recipe on April's Blog, Abby Sweets. It has all the criteria I am looking for. Quick, easy and the use of a box mix. Now dont be a snob, there is nothing wrong with things made from box mixes, and this is proof. I made this at my sister's house yesterday and it smelled great and tasted even better. Try it and you will be amazed at how easy it is. Here is the recipe:

Cinnamon Roll Cake

1 box yellow cake mix
4 eggs
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup sour cream

Mix by hand and pur into 9x13 greased baking pan.
Streusel topping
1 cup brown sugar
1 tbsp cinnamon

Mix and pour over cake batter. swirl into batter with knife.

Bake at 350 for 40 minutes. Let cake cool 10-15 minutes before icing.

Icing:
2 cups powdered sugar
4 tbsp milk

whisk together and pour over warm cake.


Yummy!!!!!! It's a KEEPER.







39 comments:

  1. Geez, Denise, at least tell people I am your sister... not embarrassed of me are you?? The post looks great!!!

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  2. Hi Donna's sister!! I have seen this cake on Abby Sweets also and have wanted to make it. I love making cakes that start with a mix. It's so much easier....Your cake looks great and you will get the "hang" of this in no time. Believe me, if I can do this so can you!!!!

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  3. This looks great. Did not know you were Donna's sister. I am following you now.

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  4. Hi Denise! Thought I'd stop by as per your sister's request and say hi! The cake looks so good!

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  5. This looks like an easy and yummy cake!! Welcome to blogging. It's so addictive!

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  6. looks good, will have to try.

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  7. I saw that recipe on April's blog too - it looks so good and keeper-worthy!

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  8. I just stopped by from Donna's blog. What a great easy recipe! I would love this one!

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  9. Hey Denise, Donna mentioned about ur blog and so i'm here.....u have a cool blog and this cinnamon roll cake looks great!!!!

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  10. Hi Denise,

    OMG are you lucky to have a sister like Donna or what? No seriously I am sure that you will be sick of hearing her name by the time everyone posts here.

    Yes I did come over from Donna's blog and I am glad that I did.

    This cake looks great and I am sure that my kids would love it.

    Keep up the great work you have started.

    Jo

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  11. This looks terrific! I have been wanting to make cinnamon rolls but they are a lot of work. This recipe looks easier and every bit as good! Thanks for the idea!

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  12. Welcome back!

    This looks very good. Boxed mixes can be a godsend and they certainly can be the basis of some mighty fine dining.

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  13. I love semi homemade cooking. The end result is all that matters. THE END JUSTIFIES THE MEANS!

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  14. I am so glad that you liked the cake!!! It looks great! Welcome back to the world of blogging!!

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  15. Welcome back! It looks terrific, Aprils got all kinds of great goodies! I hate home renovations but when it's done you have a nice home. it's nice to kno you're Donna's sister!

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  16. Stopping by after seeing your blog mentioned on Donna's page! The cake looks great, as do the cookies you posted!

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  17. This looks like a pro made it to me sounds like a fun great easy recipe. I came by way of Donna.Looks great.

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  18. Hi Denise!! Your cinnamon roll cake looks delicious!! A definite keeper. I think you've got the hang of this already. You'll be an old pro before you know it!

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  19. Well, Donna may have sent me over, but Cinnamon Roll Cake will keep me coming back.

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  20. Mmmm, your cake looks fabulous. I love the addition of sour cream. I add that to cakes all
    the time.

    Glad Donna sent me over. Looking forward to more. :-)

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  21. This has to be a keeper! Looks so good.

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  22. I made April's cake too. It is really good. Welcome back to world of blogging!

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  23. Yum, this looks so delicious!! Cinnamon roll + cake = OMG!! Oh yes, Donna sent me ;) Looks jyummy so far!

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  24. Stopped by to say Hi! The cake looks so moist..yummy!

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  25. Denise, this cake looks amazing! Your blog is great. I can't wait to check out more of your fabulous recipes. Keep posting 'em. In the mean time, I'm going to sit and drool over how fabulous this cinnamon roll cake looks :)

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  26. Popped over from Donna's blog to say hi!

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  27. Glad to see you back, I had given up on ya!

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  28. Hi, I saw this cake too an seems a few have made it with rave reviews. It's on my must bake list too. And there is NOTHING wrong with a cake mix. It's all about good food! And the pictures if you have a blog. ;) Your pics are great!

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  29. Ooo lala what a gorgeous cake. I don't have much experience baking and I keep meaning to do more of it. This will be on my list.

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  30. Well back! This looks sooooo yummy....with a hot cup of coffee...*thud*

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  31. I love this cinnamon roll cake! Would love a piece for my late night snack right now! Yum!

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  32. Hi Donna's sister, welcome back to the blogging world, I look forward to reading about your keeper recipes. I want to make this cake too - more good press.

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  33. oh This looks delicious. I love cinnamon :)

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  34. Hi Denise. Came from your sisters blog. This looks so good (and easy!)

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  35. Okay I must say you are a 'Keeper' for making me drool over sweets like this! YUM, and I am making this for my host when I go back home to visit Texas!

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  36. I made this recipe too! It was terrific! Yours looks good!
    ~ingrid

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  37. Your sister posted a picture on her blog of this cake, it looks absolutely delicious! I can't wait to try it! I am glad Donna had a link to your wonderful blog, you have some great looking recipes... I may try your chicken fingers this week as well! I am now an official blog follower of yours and I can't wait to see what you make next!

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  38. Yummm... this looks really yummy! Can you believe I never tried cinnamon cake! But just the pics are enough to have my mouth water.

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  39. So making this tomorrow - looks too good not to!

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