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Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cake

Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cake

Experience the nostalgia of childhood breakfasts with this delightful Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cake, combining moist layers and creamy frosting.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups milk for cereal milk
  • 1 cup Cinnamon Toast Crunch for cereal milk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour properly measured
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder ensure freshness
  • 1 teaspoon salt kosher salt preferred
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon adjust to taste
  • ½ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar sweetens the cake
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract clear preferred
For the Crumble
  • 1 cup crushed Cinnamon Toast Crunch for crunch
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons grapeseed oil or vegetable oil
For the Frosting
  • 8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
  • ½ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 2 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Stand Mixer
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Cake Pans
  • Spatula
  • Fine mesh sieve
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cake
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of milk with 1 cup of Cinnamon Toast Crunch. Let it steep for 20-25 minutes at room temperature, then strain and reserve 1 cup of cereal milk.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 6-inch round cake pans.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon of salt.
  4. In a stand mixer, beat ½ cup of unsalted butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy, then add eggs one at a time.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture and reserved cereal milk to the butter-sugar mixture, alternating between them.
  6. Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  7. For the crumble, whisk together 1 cup of crushed Cinnamon Toast Crunch, ½ cup of flour, and ¼ cup of sugar. Add 2-3 tablespoons of oil and bake at 300°F (150°C) for 15 minutes.
  8. In a stand mixer, beat 8 ounces of cream cheese and ½ cup of unsalted butter until smooth, then add 2 cups of sifted powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla, and a pinch of salt.
  9. Once the cakes are cool, assemble by layering cake, cereal milk, frosting, and crumble while repeating with the second layer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 230mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftover cake in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or up to 5 days in the fridge. For longer storage, freeze wrapped slices for up to 3 months.

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