Description
Indulge in the flavors of a classic cinnamon roll in the form of a moist and decadent cake topped with a sweet glaze. This Cinnamon Roll Cake is a perfect treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert!
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Cinnamon Swirl:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare batter: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla; mix until smooth. Pour batter into dish.
- Prepare cinnamon swirl: In a bowl, mix softened butter, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon to form a paste. Drop spoonfuls over batter and swirl with a knife.
- Bake and glaze: Bake for 35–40 minutes. Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla for glaze. Drizzle over warm cake before serving.
Notes
- This cake is best enjoyed warm but can be reheated.
- Add chopped pecans to the cinnamon swirl for added crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
