Description
Indulge in the flavors of a classic cinnamon roll in the form of a delectable cake with this easy recipe. Perfect for brunch or dessert, this cinnamon roll cake features a moist, tender crumb with a sweet cinnamon swirl and a vanilla glaze on top.
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cinnamon Swirl:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup light 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 oven and prepare baking dish: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix cake batter: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add milk, eggs, vanilla, and melted butter, mix until smooth. Pour batter into the baking dish.
- Prepare cinnamon swirl: In a separate bowl, mix softened butter, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon until creamy. Drop spoonfuls of mixture over the batter and swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Make the glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Glaze and serve: Drizzle the glaze over the warm cake and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For an extra indulgent version, top with chopped pecans before baking.
- This cake stays moist when covered and is perfect for brunch or dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
