Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.Today we’re making a Cinnamon Toast Crunch Marble Cake! I was shopping around Walmart a few days ago and came across the Cinnamon Toast Crunch cake mix and was thinking how I can add a twist to this. I think boxed cake mix is a useful thing to have in your pantry for a quick and easy dessert. But it would also be fun to use the mix for something besides what it instructs on the box 🙂
This cake combines chocolate with the nostalgic cinnamon kick of the beloved Cinnamon Toast Crunch, topped with sugary cinnamon glaze!
Simple ingredients for Cinnamon Toast Crunch Marble Cake 🥣
Unsalted butter: Provides moisture and richness to the chocolate batter.
Dutch processed cocoa & espresso powder: Offer a deep chocolate taste with a hint of coffee for complexity.
Eggs: Act as a binder and give the cake its structure.
All purpose flour: The base of the cake, providing the necessary gluten for texture.
Cinnamon Toast Crunch cake mix: Adds the unique cinnamon and cereal taste to the cake.
Neutral oil: Keeps the cake mix batter moist.
Powdered sugar & cinnamon: Create a sweet and spicy glaze that ties all the flavours together.
*These are the main ingredients. The full list of ingredients and measurements can be found at the bottom of this post!*
Why you’ll love this Cinnamon Toast Crunch Marble Cake 🫶🏻
It’s a unique flavour combo! The combination of chocolate and cinnamon cereal flavour is irresistible.
Perfectly moist: The use of butter, oil, and eggs ensures a tender and moist crumb.
Easy to make: With the use of the cake mix, this recipe is straightforward and fun to prepare.
FAQ 🤔
Can I substitute regular cocoa powder for Dutch processed? Yes, but Dutch processed cocoa offers a smoother chocolate flavour.
What if I can’t find Cinnamon Toast Crunch cake mix? Use a vanilla cake mix and add 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon as a substitute.
Tips & tricks 🪄
Marble effect: Alternate scooping the cake mix and chocolate batter into the pan. Or use a knife or a skewer to gently swirl the batters together for a marble effect.
Glaze consistency: Adjust the milk in the glaze to get the right pouring consistency. It should be thick yet pourable.
Cool before glazing: Let the cake cool completely before adding the glaze to prevent it from being too runny.
For this Cinnamon Toast Crunch Marble Cake, I use a 8×8″ baking pan. I also recommend using a hand or stand mixer (stand mixers go on sale often so I’d wait until then 😉) to speed up the prep time. Tag me on Instagram or Tiktok or DM me a photo if you make this recipe!
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Marble Cake
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 1x
Description
Ingredients
Chocolate batter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup dutch processed cocoa
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon espresso powder, optional or instant coffee powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup water, hot
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
Cinnamon Toast Crunch cake
- 1/2 package of Cinnamon toast crunch cake mix
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup neutral oil
- 1/2 cup water
Cinnamon glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1–2 tablespoon milk add 1 tablespoon first, add the other if the glaze isn’t pourable
Instructions
Chocolate batter
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper.
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In a medium bowl, whisk the melted butter and sugar until well combined.
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Mix in the cocoa, salt, baking powder, vanilla extract and espresso powder until combined.
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Mix in the eggs one at a time. Add in the hot water and mix until smooth.
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Mix in the flour and set aside.
Cinnamon toast crunch cake
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In a small bowl, add half the package of Cinnamon toast crunch cake mix until a small bowl and mix in the egg, neutral oil and water until smooth.
Assembly
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Add the batter into the baking dish alternating between the chocolate batter and cinnamon toast crunch cake batter.
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Bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, cinnamon and milk to make the glaze. Once the cake has cooled, pour and spread the cinnamon glaze over the cake. Slice and serve!
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Cake
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