Ingredients:
- 1 box (15.25 oz) white cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup melted unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp Greek yogurt
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your 9x13 inch baking pan thoroughly. Note: Use butter or a non stick spray so the cake slides out easily if you decide to transfer it.
- Combine the white cake mix, 3 eggs, 1 cup water, and 1/3 cup melted butter in a large bowl. Beat with your hand mixer until the batter is smooth and no lumps remain.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes. Wait until the top springs back when lightly touched to ensure it's cooked through.
- While the cake is still warm, use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes every 1 inch across the entire surface. Note: Push the spoon about halfway down into the cake.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, whisk together 1/2 cup melted butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 tbsp cinnamon, 1/4 cup condensed milk, and 1/4 tsp salt. Stir until the sugar has fully dissolved and the mixture is bubbling slightly.
- Pour the cinnamon filling evenly over the warm cake. Watch as the liquid seeps deep into the poked holes, saturating the crumb.
- Allow the cake to cool completely. I highly recommend chilling it in the fridge for 1 hour if you want those clean, professional looking slices.
- Beat the softened cream cheese and 2 tbsp softened butter together. Mix until the texture is velvety and pale.
- Gradually add 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla, and 1 tbsp Greek yogurt. Mix until smooth and fluffy.
- Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake. Use a spatula to create a few swirls for that homemade look.