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Cinnamon Roll Cake. Easy, breezy, beautiful.

by Jamie
  
I really like making Cinnamon Rolls.
Love mixing the dough, rolling it out, watching them rise. 
I adore the heavenly smell that wafts throughout my house and the sticky gooey-ness of each blissful bite. 
But, my friends…there ain’t no denying it. 
Cinnamon Rolls take a chunk of time to make, don’t they. 
And it’s Christmas is this week, you know. 
And you might need something FABULOUSLY tasty to make for your family’s Christmas morning breakfast of delight. 
And you might not want to spend three hours doing it!
Don’t hang your head if you are planning on spending three hours on breakfast. 
To each, her own. 
Hold your head high if Cinnamon Rolls for Christmas morning are your thing. 
You go girl. You are the bomb dot com. 
You deserve a high five, three times over. 
But if you would like to take a little load off, 
and still enjoy the delightful flavors of a cinnamon roll 
this Christmas morning…
Or any other morning, evening, afternoon or mid life crisis…. 
make this Cinnamon Roll cake! 
 
Spend the 15 minutes it takes to assemble and then sit back and relax! It’s a cinnamon and butter delight, that will melt in your mouth with every bite. You most likely have all the ingredients to make it just sitting in your pantry this very second. 
Make it. 
Love it. 
Be one with the the cinnamon and butter.
You won’t be sorry. 
🙂   🙂   🙂 
 
 
 
1. Into your stand mixer, or large mixing bowl put 3 C flour, 1/4 t salt, 1 C sugar, 4 t baking powder, 2 eggs
and 2 t vanilla. Pour the 1 1/2 C milk over the other ingredients and mix well.
 
2. While the mixer is still running  slowly add the 1/2 C melted butter. Mix just until combined. 
 
3. Spray a 9×13 pan with cooking spray and spread the batter out evenly in the pan. 
 
4. To make the cinnamon filling use a small bowl and a wooden spoon to combine 1 C softened butter, 1 C brown sugar, 2 T flour and 1 T cinnamon.
 
5. Drop the cinnamon filling by spoonfuls onto the cake batter. 
 
6. Take a butter knife and drag it through both the cinnamon and cake batter layers, making a pretty marble effect. 
 
7. Bake this baby at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. 
 
8.  In a small mixing bowl whisk together 2 C powdered sugar, 5 T milk and 1 t vanilla. Pour the glaze over the warm cinnamon cake. Serve warm, or at room temperature.
Enjoy this beauty!
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Cinnamon Roll Cake from Jamie Cooks It Up!

Cinnamon Roll Cake

Serves: 12 generous servings Prep Time: Cooking Time:
Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat
Rating: 5.0/5
( 1 voted )

Ingredients

  • CAKE:
  • 3 C flour
  • 1/4 t salt
  • 1 C sugar
  • 4 t baking powder
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 t vanilla
  • 1 1/2 C milk
  • 1/2 C butter, melted
  • CINNAMON FILLING:
  • 1 C butter, softened
  • 1 C brown sugar
  • 2 T flour
  • 1 T cinnamon
  • GLAZE:
  • 2 C powdered sugar
  • 5 T milk
  • 1 t vanilla

Instructions

1. Into your stand mixer, or large mixing bowl put 3 C flour, 1/4 t salt, 1 C sugar, 4 t baking powder, 2 eggs and 2 t vanilla. Pour the 1 1/2 C milk over the other ingredients and mix well2. While the mixer is still running  slowly add the 1/2 C melted butter. Mix just until combined. 
3. Spray a 9x13 pan with cooking spray and spread the batter out evenly in the pan. 
4. To make the cinnamon filling use a small bowl and a wooden spoon to combine 1 C softened butter, 1 C brown sugar, 2 T flour and 1 T cinnamon.
5. Drop the cinnamon filling by spoonfuls onto the cake batter. 
6. Take a butter knife and drag it through both the cinnamon and cake batter layers, making a pretty marble effect. 
7. Bake this baby at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. 
8.  In a small mixing bowl whisk together 2 C powdered sugar, 5 T milk and 1 t vanilla. Pour the glaze over the warm cinnamon cake. Serve warm, or at room temperature.
Enjoy this beauty!
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71 comments

Tina December 19, 2011 - 1:20 pm

Easy fast cinn rolls….(1) Grab hot roll mix from baking aisle of local store (premeasured ingredients!!) (2) Mix up and let set about 5 min…or be in a hurry and move to next step (3) roll out large rectangle (schmear softened butter or melt it and pour on and spreadk (4) sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon (5) roll up into log, the tighter the more layers the roll will have (6) cut into 12 and put into buttered pan (7) let sit for about 10 minutes…or pop straight into oven…seriously, will still rise up fine as they cook! (8) while baking mix up drizzle of pwdr sugar and milk (I add a tiny bit peanut butter) (9) when golden take out, drizzle and resist the urge to burn tongue while they cool enough to remove from pan. VOILA!

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Dana January 31, 2015 - 3:07 pm

What do you mean by a hot roll mix? Can you explain please.
Thanks

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Lourdes December 19, 2011 - 3:31 pm

I am going to have to make this cake, it seems very easy and I love recipes from scratch – you know exactly what you're putting into it. BUTTER = FAT but at least you know it!! Enjoy it too 😀

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The Wille's December 19, 2011 - 4:13 pm

AWESOME!! I was just thinking about the cinnamon rolls I need to make this week and I might just do this instead!! Thanks!!!

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Amy December 19, 2011 - 4:52 pm

Santa always leaves us the refrigerated pillsbury cinnamon rolls. But with a recipe this easy and delicious, I'll ask him to leave us some OJ instead!

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Anonymous December 19, 2011 - 5:57 pm

HI Jamie,
Would almond work just as well as vanilla for the glaze?

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Anonymous December 19, 2011 - 6:03 pm

Jamie, I just made your delicious toffee–such goodness- and I am sooo very happy to see a easy solution for Christmas morning. I can hardly wait! Oh wait–I might just have to do a 'trial' and make some today. (just to check it out, of course.) Thanks for all your delicious recipes and for sharing them. Happy Holidays to you and your family. Nisey

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Stephanie G. December 19, 2011 - 7:38 pm

I have a similar recipe; the cake is the same, but the filling and glaze are a bit lower in calories. Try this:

Cinnamon Filling:
1 cube butter, melted
2/3 cup brown sugar
1 Tbl. flour
2-3 tsp. cinnamon

Mix together and pour in rows onto batter; swirl with a knife. Bake in 375 degree oven for 25-30 minutes. Glaze while hot.

Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
1-2 Tbl. milk
3/4 tsp. vanilla

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randumbredhead January 12, 2012 - 2:41 am

Stephanie G- How much is a cube of butter?

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Jamie Cooks It Up! January 12, 2012 - 2:37 pm

randumbredhead,
A cube of butter is equal to 1/2 Cup.
~Jamie

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Jamie Cooks It Up! December 20, 2011 - 12:45 am

Anonymous,
I think almond extract would be great. Let me know if you try it and how you like it. Have a great day!
~Jamie

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Memória December 20, 2011 - 1:50 am

I saw this same cake on youtube a few days ago (divascancook)!! It looks amazing!!

P.S. Remember that not only females follow your blog and not only females cook/bake for their family :).

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Pearl December 20, 2011 - 2:45 am

Oh that looks so delicious!! Going to have to make that sometime.

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Tightwad Mom December 20, 2011 - 6:07 pm

Oh, my Heavens! This is an answer to my prayers! Now I can make “cinnamon rolls” for Christmas breakfast, and still make it to church on time. Of course, my hips an thighs don't thank you, because now I will be tempted to make this yummy treat quite often! You are the best!

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Dianne February 7, 2014 - 8:59 pm

Brilliant AND WELL PRESENTED vidS how to make our own food. These free from the mass produced cialhcems that are not good to eat long term. Thank you for these vids. I will certainly be trying to encourage my family to do what you have taught us, in your facinating vids to date. My REGARDS

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Robyn December 20, 2011 - 7:34 pm

Couldn't you put this together the night before, so you can just throw it in the oven while you get to the presents? Then, just throw the glaze on, eat and get back to presents/playing. (Or, off to church, as is the case this year!)

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Ryan & Chantal December 21, 2011 - 1:12 am

Robyn – the batter won't rise properly in the oven if you make it the night before because of the baking powder. It will start to react and give off gas immediately. Maybe you could mix everything but leave the baking powder out until the morning.

I have this cake in the oven right now! My husband will be thrilled when he gets home. Thanks for the recipe!

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Czean February 7, 2014 - 10:47 pm

ur voice is just lik nike delfino off of derepsat housewive, never useeeearificial powder like grlc alays us fresh, just blitz it in the procesor,, if u churn it slowly at the end it’ll be lovely ad speadable, a bit of olive oil b4 churning keeps it light an dlicious but still firm an set

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Angela December 24, 2011 - 3:07 pm

My family loves cinnamon rolls. I'm thrilled to get to try this quick and easy recipe tomorrow morning! It looks yummy! Thankyou!

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Tammy January 8, 2012 - 6:50 pm

I just made this and I and happy to say it is one of my favorites…

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Ompuri February 7, 2014 - 10:57 pm

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HuNnY aNd PoPpA LeWiS January 9, 2012 - 11:22 pm

Yummy, this looks so good. Thanks for sharing the recipe! I truly enjoy your blog!! 🙂

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Trueman twins January 11, 2012 - 1:18 am

I made this tonight and we all LOVED it! Thanks so much for sharing your recipe. 🙂

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JD January 13, 2012 - 12:03 am

I LOVE this recipe, but I'm having a tough time with it. We don't have a countertop mixer, don't know if we're not mixing it properly enough and that's why we're having a tough time getting the batter to rise/bake propertly, or if we're doing something wrong elsewhere.

Does the pan have to be ceramic? We're using glass…

The kids and I made this four times since Christmas trying to get it right, much to their delight, since they love it no matter how it comes out 😀

P.S. THANK YOU for putting the amounts/measurements right in the instructions as we follow along — stops us from scrolling up and down.

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Jamie Cooks It Up! January 16, 2012 - 5:38 pm

Hi JD,
Thanks for your feedback on the measurements being added to the instructions. I've had a few requests for that lately and am happy to hear you like it.

A glass pan should work fine. Are you using hand held beaters? Also, could your baking powder be old?

Thanks,
~Jamie
Sorry it has taken me a bit of time to get back to you!

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Lisa January 29, 2012 - 10:34 pm

I made this recipe this afternoon and it turned out beautifully! I only baked it for 35 minutes, then let it cool on a wire rack for about 10 minutes before adding the glaze. It was moist and delicious!

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Homespun Country Designs January 16, 2012 - 5:23 pm

LOVE this recipe…quick, easy & so good!! I used Stephanie's suggestions for the cinnamon filling which was just right and I used my own cinnamon roll icing recipe of 2 cups confection sugar (sifted), 1/2 cup butter & 1/2 tsp. vanilla. Add 1-2tblsp. of warm milk to get the desired consistency.

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Yvonne January 17, 2012 - 12:54 am

cake was yummy and easy and fun…love that you include the amt. with the ingredients as the recipe progresses-no need to scroll back up…the pictures are fantastic…i use them with my kids and my kiddos on the autism spectrum get more of it ..so thank you so much

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Suzanne January 17, 2012 - 3:17 am

I learned a few important lessons. First, do not use light butter as it changes the consistency. (I'm still in the beginning stages of cooking and baking) Second, do not 'marble' too much. The combination of the two things causes the cinnamon to sink. I still got a lot of rave reviews. I told them just wait until I do it right. Thanks so much for such an awesome blog!

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Anonymous January 20, 2012 - 10:46 pm

I made this cake and it was a bomb, although it still tasted good. ALL of the cinnamon/butter/sugar mixture sank to the bottom of the cake, and I mean ,ALL of it. It weighed at least 10 pounds. I baked it for probably an hour and I dont think that was long enough. Unfortunately I wont be trying it again b/c I had to throw it out with that layer of butter cinnamon and sugar on the bottom of the pan and I didnt like wasting 3 sticks of butter…. I wish I knew what I did wrong b/c this looks so scrumptious yet it wasnt fit for company.

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Anonymous January 25, 2012 - 3:24 pm

Made this for dessert last night and it was super yummy! I love how easy it was to whip up and it was great that the quantities were included right in the directions – not just the recipe up top. Thanks for that. While writing this review, I'm enjoying another piece with a nice, hot cup of coffee. Perfect combination!

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Karrens January 29, 2012 - 5:26 pm

Made this for Sunday brunch. Delicious! I, too, love that the measurements are in the instructions. I have an iPad that I use in my kitchen, so it is great that I don't have to keep scrolling up to see them! 🙂

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SydneyMin February 3, 2012 - 2:41 am

I made this tonight for a treat. I ran out of white flour, so substituted one cup whole wheat for one cup of white. It was great. I baked it for at least 4o minutes and it was yummmy. Thanks for the recipe.

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April February 5, 2012 - 3:52 am

I just made this and wow is it good! The hubby says “that's freaking good” so I'll be making this one again. Most of my filling sank to the bottom but it didn't keep me from eating one, ok two, pieces tonight. Can't wait to try it tomorrow, cake somehow gets even better the next day. I don't know if it tastes like a cinnamon roll but it tastes like heaven, that's all that matters. Thank you for posting.

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JustThatMomma? February 7, 2012 - 3:51 pm

Made them LOVED them so did my husband!!

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Anonymous February 22, 2012 - 2:27 am

My grandbaby and I made this together. Was a total hit! Everyone loved the taste. My favorite part in a cinnamon roll is the middle. This entire cake is moist and wonderful just like the middle of a cinnamon roll. I will be making this often for the family. Wished I would have had this recipe many years ago when my children were young. Thank you for sharing.

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Anonymous February 23, 2012 - 6:17 pm

I have made this at least twice. Love it! Love it! Except for one thing — Every time the cinnamon “filling” is so heavy that it sinks to the bottom — which really makes no difference in the wonderful taste, but I am going for presentation now. Would love it if mine turned out like the picture. Any suggestions????

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Jamie Cooks It Up! February 27, 2012 - 3:48 pm

Hey there,
So glad you love the taste of this recipe. I have had a similar experience with the cinnamon layer dropping all the way to the bottom. I'm not sure if it has to do with how “soft” the butter is when you mix the cinnamon layer, or the oven, or the state of the weather! Sometimes it turns out great, and other times it falls to the bottom. Wish I could be more help!
~Jamie

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Anonymous March 20, 2012 - 3:55 am

The taste was pretty decent, although I found it a little bland. Not bad, just bland. For me personally, it tasted like a cakey bread with a TON of butter on it and a little cinnamon/sugar mixed in. Like other commenters, my cinnamon filling also sank to the bottom — not really a problem taste-wise, but that's just what happened. Overall I didn't DIS-like it, but I probably will not make again.

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How to Make Vanilla April 16, 2012 - 5:34 am

I love cinnamon rolls!

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Anonymous May 27, 2012 - 1:08 am

Just wanted to say thank you for sharing this recipe! I made it this morning, and it is definitely a new family favorite. Most of my filling sank to the bottom too, but it didn't matter. It was so delicious. I made the mistake of leaving what was left of it out on the counter after breakfast and one (at least!) of our 4 sons finished it off before lunch, though no one will admit who it was. Great recipe!

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Allison May 29, 2012 - 1:26 am

Yum. Yum. Yum. This is a life changer. I mean really. I love cinnamon rolls but never make them cause they take too long. Now I made these 3 times the first week a friend shared your blog with me and everyone loved them!!! Thank you!!!!

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Vicki M June 1, 2012 - 1:46 pm

I will never make cinnamon rolls from scratch again! This recipe is amazing!!! Thank you!

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Melini D November 7, 2012 - 3:16 pm

I made this a while ago. After the pan emptied I was asked to make it again. I immediately sent the link to my daughter in law and she whipped up one and called me up. We all love it. Quick, cheap and easy. Perfect for a quick snack when you need something sweet but not to sweet. It’s the perfect comfort food. I will make it again and again.

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amanda March 24, 2013 - 7:13 pm

I have made this alot and everyone complete loves it. But has any one tried making it in half. I want to make it for my neighbor who just pushed my truck out of the snow because i got stuck in the drive way. But i hate to cut ithe recipe in half and it doesnt turn out very well. any ideas

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Jamie March 27, 2013 - 6:46 am

Amanda,
I haven’t ever tried to half the recipe. My thoughts are that it would work out fine for you. Good luck!
~Jamie

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Belinda April 5, 2013 - 6:27 pm

I m making it now so not sure how its going to turn out but I wondered how you marbled yours so nice. I tried and it didn’t marble, it sinks and stays clumpy… Wonder if it was thinned a little more to make it easier to marble ? Please any tips would be great.

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Jamie April 8, 2013 - 6:23 am

Belinda,
After you add the cinnamon layer, try spreading it out just a bit before you marble it. Once you have done that, just keep marbling until both batters are incorporated. Or in other words, try not to leave big clumps of the cinnamon batter. Hope this helps! Good luck!
~Jamie

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Julia July 8, 2013 - 2:05 pm

We do “cake Mondays” at work and I made this for one and it was a HUGE hit with everyone asking for it again!

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Lisa Clubb November 20, 2013 - 6:27 am

You are always my recipe go to gal! Thank you for your step by step instructions (pictures awesome)!

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Mar. November 20, 2013 - 4:28 pm

Gracias por sus deliciosas recetas.Tengo una pregunta, en las medidas me podria decir cuanto es un C de Harina y cuanto es un T.
Gracias por compartir sus recetas.

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April Cyr December 4, 2013 - 8:22 am

Hi Jamie,
We always do Pillsbury cinnamon rolls on Christmas morning, but I’d really like to make this instead. Would they taste just as good if I made them the night before and then warmed them up in the oven on Christmas morning? Do I keep them in the fridge over night or leave them on the counter? Thank you! I enjoy reading your recipes and stories. They always make me smile.
Merry Christmas!
April

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Jamie December 4, 2013 - 10:02 am

Hi April,
Yes, it will still be wonderful if you make it a day ahead. Just cover it and leave it on your counter, then reheat it in the oven when you are ready to eat. Good luck! Hope you love it!
~Jamie

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April Cyr December 4, 2013 - 10:54 am

Thank you, Jamie!
I’m so excited to make something homemade for my family this year. 🙂

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loro March 16, 2014 - 4:27 pm

C= cup….T=Tablespoon

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Lewis Groome December 17, 2014 - 10:50 am

I love this recipe and in the glaze, I add a cake of cream cheese and spread it on the cake as soon as it comes out for extra flavor. Man!, is this good!! I have to make a couple as I usually consume the first cake myself, sometimes. Merry Christmas to all!!

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Tracie Creech February 2, 2015 - 5:17 pm

Just made this cake and it is delish!!! My new favorite. Thanks for the recipe!

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idiotBystander April 24, 2015 - 9:08 pm

Would be easier to read, especially at large sizes, if it were left-aligned instead of centered. Makes for awkward scrolling when text is centered…

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