Description
A delicious and easy-to-make Cinnamon Roll Cake that captures all the flavors of a classic cinnamon roll in a moist, swirled cake perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cinnamon Swirl:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
For the Glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 5 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Add wet ingredients: Pour in the milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter. Mix everything together until the batter is smooth and uniform in texture.
- Pour batter into pan: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish to ensure uniform baking.
- Prepare cinnamon swirl: In a separate bowl, mix together the softened butter, brown sugar, flour, and ground cinnamon until fully combined into a thick mixture.
- Create cinnamon swirl pattern: Drop spoonfuls of the cinnamon mixture over the cake batter and swirl through the batter using a knife or skewer to create a marbled effect.
- Bake the cake: Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating the cake is fully cooked.
- Make the glaze: While the cake bakes, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth and pourable.
- Glaze and serve: Once the cake has baked, drizzle the glaze evenly over the warm cake. Slice and serve immediately for the best taste experience.
Notes
- For extra gooey texture, slightly underbake the cake and let it rest before slicing.
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the cinnamon swirl for a delightful crunch.
- This cake is best enjoyed warm, paired with a cup of coffee or tea for a comforting treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 42 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
