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Cinnamon Roll Cake Recipe

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This Cinnamon Roll Cake combines the flavors of a classic cinnamon roll in an easy-to-make cake form. With a moist vanilla cake base swirled with a buttery cinnamon-sugar filling and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze, it’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Ready in under an hour and yielding a crowd-pleasing 12 servings, this cake offers the indulgence of cinnamon rolls with less effort.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

Cake

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white granulated sugar
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter, melted and slightly cooled

Filling

  • 3/4 cup salted butter, softened to room temperature (1 1/2 sticks)
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Glaze

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 5 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray that includes flour for best results.
  2. Make the cake batter: In a large bowl or stand mixer bowl, combine 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 cup white granulated sugar, 4 teaspoons baking powder, 2 large eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and 1 1/2 cups milk. Stir or mix to combine.
  3. Add melted butter: With the mixer running, slowly pour in the 1/2 cup melted salted butter. Mix just until incorporated, taking care not to overmix to avoid a dense cake.
  4. Spread batter in pan: Evenly spread the cake batter into the prepared 9×13-inch baking dish.
  5. Prepare cinnamon filling: In a small bowl, combine 3/4 cup softened salted butter, 1 cup packed light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon. Stir until fully blended.
  6. Add filling to cake: Drop spoonfuls of the cinnamon filling evenly over the cake batter in the pan.
  7. Swirl filling: Using a butter knife, create marbled swirl patterns by dragging it through both the cinnamon filling and the cake batter in the pan.
  8. Bake: Place the cake in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes. Insert a knife into the center to check doneness; it should come out clean when the cake is done.
  9. Make the glaze: While the cake bakes, whisk together 2 cups powdered sugar, 5 tablespoons milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in a bowl. Adjust thickness by adding more powdered sugar or milk as needed.
  10. Glaze and serve: Once baked, pour the glaze over the warm cake. The cake can be served warm or at room temperature, but it will slice more easily after cooling.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake tender and moist.
  • For best results, use salted butter for both the filling and cake unless substituting with unsalted and adding salt separately.
  • Allow the cake to cool slightly before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting too much.
  • This cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
  • Reheat slices gently in the microwave to enjoy warm cinnamon roll flavors anytime.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://yourdailycook.com/cinnamon-roll-cake-recipe/