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Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Description

This Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cake is a deliciously nostalgic dessert featuring moist cinnamon-spiced cake layers soaked with cereal-infused milk, layered and frosted with a creamy cinnamon cream cheese frosting, and finished with a crunchy Cinnamon Toast Crunch crumble. Perfect for cereal lovers looking for a fun and unique cake.

Ingredients

Cereal Milk

  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal

Cinnamon Cake

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup cereal milk, room temperature (from above)

Cinnamon Toast Crunch Crumble

  • 1 cup crushed Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsp grape seed oil (or any vegetable oil)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 6 oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 Tbsp clear vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Assembly

  • 1 1/2 cups crushed Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal (for decorating cake sides and topping)

Instructions

  1. Cereal Milk: Place 2 cups of milk and 2 cups of Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal in a medium bowl. Stir well and let steep for 20-25 minutes. Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a small bowl, pressing gently with a spatula or wooden spoon to extract the milk from the cereal. Set aside 1 cup of this cereal milk for the cake batter and save the rest for brushing the cake layers. Discard the cereal solids.
  2. Prepare Cake Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 6-inch cake rounds, line the bottoms with parchment paper, and wrap the sides with EvenBake strips to ensure even baking and avoid doming.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
  4. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, beat the room temperature butter until smooth. Add the granulated sugar and beat on medium-high speed until the mixture becomes pale and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Reduce the mixer speed to low and add eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next. Then add the vanilla extract and mix to combine.
  6. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Alternately add the flour mixture and cereal milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Incorporate fully after each addition but be careful not to overmix. The batter should be just combined.
  7. Bake the Cake: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans and smooth the tops with a spatula. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
  8. Cool the Cakes: Remove the cakes from the oven and place them on a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes in the pans. Then turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
  9. Make Cinnamon Toast Crunch Crumble: Increase oven temperature to 300°F (150°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone mat. In a bowl, whisk together the crushed cereal, baking powder, and salt. Add grape seed oil and vanilla extract, mixing until small clumps form. Spread evenly on the sheet pan and bake for 15 minutes. Let the crumble cool completely before using.
  10. Prepare Cream Cheese Frosting: Beat the butter and cream cheese on medium-high speed until pale and smooth, about 2 minutes. Reduce speed to low and gradually add sifted powdered sugar, one cup at a time. Add clear vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Increase speed to high and beat until frosting is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  11. Assemble the Cake: Place one cake layer on a cake stand or serving plate. Brush 2-3 tablespoons of the reserved cereal milk over the top to moisten. Spread about 2/3 cup of cream cheese frosting evenly on the layer. Sprinkle with some of the crumble or crushed cereal. Repeat with remaining layers. Finally, frost the outside of the cake and gently press crushed Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal into the sides for decoration.

Notes

  • Make sure all dairy ingredients and eggs are at room temperature for a smooth batter and better rise.
  • Using EvenBake strips helps achieve evenly baked layers without domed tops.
  • Do not overmix the batter once flour is added to avoid a dense cake.
  • The cereal milk infuses the cake with cinnamon flavor and adds moisture, mimicking the taste of the cereal.
  • The crumble topping substitutes for traditional nuts or streusel and adds texture.
  • The cake is best served the day after assembling to allow flavors to meld and frosting to set.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://quickandsweetrecipes.com/cinnamon-toast-crunch-cake-recipe/