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Cinnamon Roll Cake Recipe


  • Author: Sarah
  • Total Time: 50-55 minutes
  • Yield: 12-15 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Cinnamon Roll Cake combines the warm, comforting flavors of a cinnamon roll with the soft texture of a cake. With layers of cinnamon-sugar goodness and a sweet glaze on top, it’s a decadent dessert perfect for breakfast, brunch, or any occasion!


Ingredients

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For the White Cake Layer:

  • 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

For the Cinnamon Layer:

  • 1 cup butter, softened

  • 1 cup brown sugar

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

For the Glaze:

  • 2 cups confectioners’ sugar

  • 5 tablespoons milk

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract


Instructions

  • Preheat the oven and prepare the baking dish:
    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.

  • Make the white cake layer:
    In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, milk, sugar, eggs, baking powder, vanilla extract, salt, and melted butter. Mix until smooth.

  • Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan:
    Pour the cake batter into the greased 9×13-inch baking dish and spread it evenly.

  • Prepare the cinnamon layer:
    In a medium bowl, mix together the softened butter, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon until smooth and well combined.

  • Add the cinnamon layer to the cake batter:
    Drop spoonfuls of the cinnamon mixture over the cake batter. Use a butter knife or skewer to swirl the cinnamon mixture into the cake batter, creating a marbled effect.

  • Bake the cake:
    Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.

  • Prepare the glaze:
    While the cake is cooling, make the glaze by whisking together the confectioners’ sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth.

 

  • Drizzle the glaze over the cake:
    Once the cake has cooled slightly, drizzle the glaze over the top, allowing it to soak into the warm cake.

Notes

  • You can serve this cake warm or at room temperature.

  • For a richer flavor, you can add a pinch of salt to the glaze.

  • This cake is great for breakfast, dessert, or a brunch treat.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: cinnamon roll, cake, cinnamon sugar, glaze, breakfast cake, dessert