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Snickerdoodle Cake: Easy Cinnamon Swirl Bundt Cake Recipe

Snickerdoodle Bundt Cake (Snickerdoodle Cake with Box Cake Mix)

A soft, moist cinnamon-swirled snickerdoodle bundt cake made easily with vanilla cake mix, rich cream cheese glaze, and a cinnamon-sugar topping.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box vanilla cake mix (15.25 oz)
  • 3 eggs
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 0.33 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 0.33 cup butter, melted
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 0.5 cup butter, softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for glaze)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.33 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 2 tsp cinnamon (for topping)

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously spray a Bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Make the Vanilla Cake Batter: In a large bowl, mix the cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, buttermilk, and vanilla using a hand or stand mixer until a thick, smooth batter forms.
  3. Prepare the Cinnamon Swirl: In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and melted butter until fully combined.
  4. Assemble the Cake: Pour half the cake batter into the prepared Bundt pan. Spoon half the cinnamon swirl mixture over top and swirl it in with a toothpick or skewer. Add the remaining batter, top with the rest of the cinnamon swirl mixture, and swirl again.
  5. Bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (no raw batter). Cool in the pan for 15 minutes.
  6. Invert onto a serving plate and allow to cool completely.
  7. Make the Cream Cheese Glaze: Beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Add the vanilla and powdered sugar and mix until creamy. If too thick, add 1 tablespoon of milk or microwave briefly for easier piping.
  8. Add the glaze to a piping or zip-top bag, snip the tip, and zigzag over the top of the cake.
  9. Cinnamon Sugar Topping: While the glaze is still soft, mix the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl and sprinkle over the cake.
  10. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 4 days.

Notes

For extra snickerdoodle flavor, add a pinch of cream of tartar to the cinnamon swirl.