Description
Indulge in the decadent flavors of a classic cinnamon roll in cake form with this easy and delicious recipe for Cinnamon Roll Cake. A moist and tender cake swirled with a cinnamon-sugar mixture and topped with a sweet glaze, this dessert is perfect for breakfast or any time you crave a comforting treat.
Ingredients
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Main Cake:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the cinnamon swirl:
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Make the cake batter: Cream together granulated sugar and softened butter. Add eggs, sour cream, milk, and vanilla. In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Combine wet and dry ingredients.
- Prepare the cinnamon swirl: Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter.
- Assemble and bake: Spread the cake batter in the pan, add spoonfuls of the cinnamon mixture, swirl gently, and bake for 35-40 minutes.
- Make the glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Drizzle over the warm cake before serving.
Notes
- For extra richness, add chopped pecans or walnuts to the cinnamon swirl.
- This cake is best served warm but can be reheated in the microwave for a few seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
