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Cinnamon Roll Gooey Butter Cake with Sticky Toffee Buttercream Flood Recipe

Cinnamon Roll Gooey Butter Cake with Sticky Toffee Buttercream Flood Recipe


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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes (plus cooling)
  • Yield: 12–16 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the decadent delight of Cinnamon Roll Gooey Butter Cake with a luscious Sticky Toffee Buttercream Flood. This rich and sticky dessert combines the best of gooey butter cake with the warm flavors of cinnamon and toffee for a truly unforgettable treat.


Ingredients

Scale

For the crust layer:

  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

For the gooey layer:

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 3/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

For the sticky toffee buttercream flood:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven and prepare the crust: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Mix the yellow cake mix, egg, and melted butter to form the crust.
  2. Prepare the gooey layer: Beat cream cheese and eggs, add vanilla, butter, powdered sugar, and cinnamon. Spread this mixture over the crust.
  3. Bake: Bake for 40–45 minutes until set. Cool completely.
  4. Make the buttercream flood: Beat butter and brown sugar, add cream, vanilla, salt, and powdered sugar. Pour over the cooled cake.
  5. Chill and serve: Refrigerate for 30 minutes before slicing.

Notes

  • This dessert is best enjoyed slightly chilled or at room temperature.
  • For added luxury, top with caramel sauce or chopped pecans.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 430
  • Sugar: 43g
  • Sodium: 260mg
  • Fat: 23g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 56g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg