Cinnabon Cinnamon Roll Cake
User Reviews
4.8
Cinnabon Cinnamon Roll Cake
Description
This recipe begins with a batter mixing softened butter, flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, milk, eggs, and vanilla. Melted butter is slowly incorporated to ensure moistness. The batter is spread in a greased 9×13 inch pan.
Separately, a filling of unsalted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and optional nuts is mixed and evenly dropped over the batter. A knife is used to swirl the mixture into the batter, creating marbled ribbons of cinnamon sweetness throughout the cake.
The cake bakes until a toothpick test comes out nearly clean, ensuring a tender crumb with moist pockets from the cinnamon topping. Once cooled slightly, a glaze made from powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla is whisked and drizzled over the cake, adding a glossy sweetness reminiscent of traditional cinnamon roll icing.
Served warm or room temperature, this cake captures the essence of cinnamon rolls with less hands-on shaping. Optional nuts add texture and a crunch contrast within the soft cake.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened, unsalted
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1½ cup milk
- 2 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- ⅔ cups nuts optional
Glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4-5 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. With an electric mixer or stand mixer, combine 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, ¼ teaspoon salt, 4 teaspoons baking powder, 1½ cup milk, 2 eggs, and 2 teaspoons vanilla. Once that is combined, you slowly stir in the melted 4 tablespoons butter. Pour the batter into a greased 9×13 inch pan.
- In a medium sized bowl, mix 1 cup unsalted butter, 1 cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon cinnamon and ⅔ cups nuts if you are using them. Drop evenly over the cake better in your 9×13 inch pan. Use a knife to marble and swirl over the cake.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out nearly clean from the center.
- Make the glaze by adding 2 cups powdered sugar, 4-5 tablespoons milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla to a medium-sized bowl. Whisk until smooth and drizzle over warm cake. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- The cake can be enjoyed warm or cooled; glazing while warm helps it soak in slightly.
- Optional nuts add crunch but can be omitted for a nut-free version.
- Consistent swirling of the cinnamon mixture ensures even flavor pockets throughout the cake.
- This cake is easier to make compared to individual rolls but offers similar cinnamon roll taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 435 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 435kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 85mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 236mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 42g | 84% |
| Vitamin A | 517IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 108mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
You'll Also Love
