Description
This Cinnamon Roll Cake recipe brings the comforting flavors of classic cinnamon rolls into an easy-to-make cake form. Featuring a tender, moist cake swirled with a cinnamon and brown sugar mixture, topped with a sweet vanilla glaze, this dessert is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy treat anytime.
Ingredients
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Cake Batter Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup butter, melted
Cinnamon Swirl Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Glaze Ingredients
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 5 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Make the Cake Batter: In a large bowl, combine flour, white sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter, stirring until the batter is smooth and well blended.
- Pour Batter into Pan: Pour the prepared batter evenly into the greased baking dish.
- Prepare Cinnamon Swirl Mixture: In a separate bowl, mix softened butter, brown sugar, flour, and ground cinnamon until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add Swirl to Batter: Drop spoonfuls of the cinnamon mixture over the cake batter. Use a knife to gently swirl the mixture through the batter to create a marbled effect.
- Bake the Cake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the cake is fully cooked.
- Make the Glaze: While the cake bakes, combine confectioners’ sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl, mixing until smooth for the glaze.
- Glaze the Cake: After removing the cake from the oven, let it cool slightly, then drizzle the glaze evenly over the warm cake to enhance its sweetness and flavor.
- Serve: Slice the cake into 12 servings and enjoy warm for the best experience.
Notes
- Make sure the softened butter for the cinnamon swirl is not melted to ensure a proper swirl texture.
- For a richer flavor, consider using whole milk or adding a pinch of nutmeg to the cinnamon mixture.
- The glaze can be adjusted in consistency by adding more milk to thin or more confectioners’ sugar to thicken.
- This cake is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored covered at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the cinnamon layer to avoid over-mixing and losing the distinct swirl pattern.
