5.0 from 9 votes
Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Roll Cake
We took a simple yellow cake and stirred in chocolate chips and a thick swirl of brown sugar and cinnamon. Whether you enjoy this cake for breakfast or as a sweet treat after dinner, it's sure to quickly become a family favorite.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 15
Calories: 347 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 3 cups flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1 cup chocolate chips any variety
For topping:
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
For the glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk or more
Instructions
To make the cake:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Add all of the ingredients except for the butter to a mixing bowl and whisk well to combine.
- Pour in the melted butter and chocolate chips into the batter and use an electric mixer on low speed, mixing the batter until it’s just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
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For the topping:
- To make the topping, whisk together the brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Sprinkle the topping over the top of the cake and use a butter knife to swirl the topping into the batter.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes.
To glaze:
- Whisk together the powdered sugar and milk to make the glaze. Add additional milk 1 tablespoon at a time to reach the consistency you prefer. Pour the glaze over the warm cake.
- Let glaze set before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Easy Option: If you're in a rush, skip the homemade cake batter and use a cake mix instead. Just prepare as directed, stir in the chocolate chips, and continue as the recipe says. Bake according to package directions.
- Storage: Store the cake tightly covered at room temperature for 3-4 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1piece
Calories
347kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
65g
(22%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
44mg
(15%)
Sodium
160mg
(7%)
Potassium
204mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
45g
(90%)
Vitamin A
269IU
(5%)
Calcium
107mg
(11%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 15Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 347
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1piece | |
| Calories | 347kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 65g | 22% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 160mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 204mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 45g | 90% |
| Vitamin A | 269IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 107mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.