Last updated on February 18th, 2024 at 05:32 pm
The cinnamon toast crunch cake mix, moist and delicious. It’s crunchy, has cereal pieces, ideal for birthdays, snack time, or any occasion
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cake – get ready for a nostalgic treat with this fun cake recipe featuring everyone’s favorite cereal. If you love the delicious taste of Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, you’ll adore this easy cake that captures those same iconic flavors. This Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cake recipe is sure to be a new favorite.
This Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cake Recipe transforms an ordinary cake mix into a super fun treat by incorporating that crunchy cinnamon cereal we all know and love. By adding a cereal-infused batter and crunchy cereal topping, you get layers of cinnamon and sugar in every bite.
From prep to completion, this Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cake Recipe comes together easily thanks to a cake mix shortcut. Read on for just how simple it is to recreate the flavors of Cinnamon Toast Crunch in cake form for a nostalgic treat.
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cake Profile
Whip up this easy Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cake using a time-saving cake mix shortcut. With just a few simple cereal-inspired swaps like adding crushed cereal to the batter and topping it off with cereal crumbles, you can quickly recreate the cinnamon sugar flavor of Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal in cake form. It comes together in a snap!
A cinnamon cake, paired with a cream cheese frosting and Cinnamon Toast Crunch crumble.
Course Dessert: Cuisine American
Prep Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cook time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours, 20 minutes
Servings 12
How to Make Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cake
Ingredients
Cereal Milk
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal
Cake
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon ground
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs at room temperature
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup cereal milk at room temperature
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Crumble
- 1 cup crushed Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 Tbsp of any vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- 6 oz cream cheese at room temperature
- 3 cups powdered sugar sifted
- 1 Tbsp clear vanilla extract
- Pinch salt
Assembly
- 1 1/2 cups crushed Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal
Step By Step Directions With Photos
Step 1: Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 350F. Grease and flour three 6″ cake rounds, and line them with parchment. Wrap with EvenBake strips.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt and set aside.
Step 3: Beat Butter and Sugar
Beat butter until smooth. Add sugar and beat on med-high until pale and fluffy (2-3mins).
Step 4: Add Eggs
Reduce speed and add eggs one at a time, fully incorporating after each addition. Add vanilla.
Step 5: Alternate Adding Dry and Wet
Alternate adding flour mixture and cereal milk, beginning and ending with flour (3 additions of flour and 2 of milk) fully incorporating after each addition. Mix until just combined.
Step 6: Bake
Spread batter evenly into prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 30-35mins or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
Step 7: Cool Cake
Place cakes on a wire rack to cool for 10mins then turn out onto the wire rack to cool completely.
Cereal Milk
Step 1: Combine milk and cereal
Place milk and cereal in a medium bowl.
Step 2: Steep and Strain
Stir well and allow to steep for 20-25 minutes. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a small bowl.
Step 3: Press out liquid
Gently press the milk out of the cereal using a spatula or wooden spoon.
Step 4: Separate 1 cup and Save the Remainder
Separate 1 cup of the cereal milk for the cake. Save the remainder of the cereal milk for another use.
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Crumble
Step 1: Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet
Preheat oven to 300F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Step 2: Mix dry ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together all of the dry ingredients for the crumble.
Step 3: Add wet ingredients
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until small clumps form.
Step 4: Spread crumble mixture
Spread the crumble mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.
Step 5: Bake
Bake the crumble for 15 minutes.
Step 6: Cool completely
Allow the crumble to cool completely before using it on the cake.
Cream Cheese Frosting
Step 1: Beat Butter and Cream Cheese
Beat butter and cream cheese on med-high speed until pale and smooth, about 2 minutes.
Step 2: Add Sugar, Vanilla and Salt
Reduce mixer speed to low. Add sugar 1 cup at a time to butter and cream cheese mixture. Then Add vanilla and a pinch of salt to the frosting mixture.
Step 3: Beat on High speed
Increase the mixer speed to high and beat for 2-3 minutes until the frosting is pale and smooth.
Assembly
Step 1: Place First Cake Layer
Place one layer of the baked cake onto a cake stand or serving plate.
Step 2: Brush with Cereal Milk
Brush the top of the cake layer with 2-3 Tbsp of cereal milk.
Step 3: Add Frosting and Crumble
Top with 2/3 cup of frosting, spreading evenly. Sprinkle with crumble or crushed cereal.
Step 4: Repeat Layers
Repeat the process with the remaining cake layers, brushing each layer with cereal milk, and adding frosting and crumble.
Step 5: Frost Outside
Once the cake is assembled, frost the outside of the entire cake.
Step 6: Press on Cereal
Press crushed Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal into the outer sides of the frosted cake.
A Sweet Treat from Your Childhood
This fun cake recipe brings together two beloved tastes – fluffy cake and cinnamon cereal. Get ready for a major nostalgia trip as you recreate the flavors of Cinnamon Toast Crunch in cake form. With just a simple cake mix hack and a cereal milk-infused batter, you can transform an everyday cake into this Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cake loaded with crunchy, cinnamon cereal in every bite.
Nutrition of Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cake Mix Recipe
Calories: 687kcal | Carbohydrates: 84g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 137mg | Sodium: 368mg | Potassium: 231mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 61g | Vitamin A: 1297IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 3mg
Tips for Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cake Mix Recipe
- The frosting for this cake is soft, so care should be taken when pressing the crushed Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal into the sides. It’s recommended to chill the frosted cake slightly before decorating to help the frosting firm up.
- Over-mixing the cake batter can cause tunneling, so gently fold the ingredients together being careful not to overbeat.
- Preparing the cake pans with a homemade cake release or parchment paper allows for easy release after baking resulting in clean edges.
- Using a simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water heated until dissolved) to brush between cake layers is a great way to keep the crumb moist.
- Baking up flat, even cake layers can be achieved by ensuring the batter is evenly distributed in the pans and using oven strips or “cake strips” around the outside of the pan to slow down the doming.
Conclusion
Bringing the iconic flavors of Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal into cake form, this fun and easy Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cake Mix Recipe is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. I hope you’ll try this simple recipe and enjoy this treat from your childhood in a delightful new way.
With just a boxed cake mix and a few cereal-infused additions, you can whip up this Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cake in no time. It’s sure to be a hit at parties or potlucks, especially among those who grew up with this classic cereal. This cake is also a great way to switch up dessert when you want something quick and budget-friendly.
Thanks for reading along as I shared this crave-worthy Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cake Mix Recipe. Be sure to let me know if you give it a try! I’m always looking for more nostalgic recipes and simple desserts to share here.
FAQs for Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cake Mix Recipe
How can I convert the pan sizes for this Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cake recipe?
You can bake this Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cake in 3 6-inch or 8-inch pans. For 3 8-inch pans, multiply the Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cake recipe by 1.5x. The baking time may need adjusting based on the pan size.
Can I make cupcakes with this Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cake recipe?
Yes, to make Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cake cupcakes just reduce the baking time to 15-18 minutes and start checking early for doneness. The batter should make 18-24 cupcakes depending on size.
Can I prepare parts of the Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cake recipe in advance?
Yes, the finished frosted Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cake can be frozen whole or sliced for up to 3 months.
Simple Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cake
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon ground
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs at room temperature
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup cereal milk at room temperature
- Cinnamon Toast Crunch Crumble
- 1 cup crushed Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 Tbsp of any vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- 6 oz cream cheese at room temperature
- 3 cups powdered sugar sifted
- 1 Tbsp clear vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups crushed Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal
Instructions
- Place milk and cereal in a medium bowl.
- Stir well and allow to steep for 20-25 minutes. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a small bowl.
- Gently press the milk out of the cereal using a spatula or wooden spoon.
- Separate 1 cup of the cereal milk for the cake. Save the remainder of the cereal milk for another use.
- Preheat oven to 350F. Grease and flour three 6″ cake rounds, and line them with parchment. Wrap with EvenBake strips.
- In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt and set aside.
- Beat butter until smooth. Add sugar and beat on med-high until pale and fluffy (2-3mins).
- Reduce speed and add eggs one at a time, fully incorporating after each addition. Add vanilla.
- Alternate adding flour mixture and cereal milk, beginning and ending with flour (3 additions of flour and 2 of milk) fully incorporating after each addition. Mix until just combined.
- Spread batter evenly into prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 30-35mins or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
- Place cakes on a wire rack to cool for 10mins then turn out onto the wire rack to cool completely.
- Preheat oven to 300F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a bowl, whisk together all of the dry ingredients for the crumble.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until small clumps form.
- Spread the crumble mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the crumble for 15 minutes.
- Allow the crumble to cool completely before using it on the cake.
- Cream Cheese Frosting
- Beat butter and cream cheese on med-high speed until pale and smooth, about 2 minutes.
- Reduce mixer speed to low. Add sugar 1 cup at a time to butter and cream cheese mixture. Then Add vanilla and a pinch of salt to the frosting mixture.
- Increase the mixer speed to high and beat for 2-3 minutes until the frosting is pale and smooth.
- Place one layer of the baked cake onto a cake stand or serving plate.
- Brush the top of the cake layer with 2-3 Tbsp of cereal milk.
- Top with 2/3 cup of frosting, spreading evenly. Sprinkle with crumble or crushed cereal.
- Repeat the process with the remaining cake layers, brushing each layer with cereal milk, and adding frosting and crumble.
- Once the cake is assembled, frost the outside of the entire cake.
- Press crushed Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal into the outer sides of the frosted cake.
- Press crushed Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal into the outer sides of the frosted cake.
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