Cinnamon Roll Cake
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Cinnamon Roll Cake
Description
The Cinnamon Roll Cake recipe combines a batter made from all-purpose flour, sugar, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, baking powder, and melted butter into a quick cake base. The cinnamon swirl is a mixture of softened butter, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, and cinnamon, dropped in spoonfuls atop the batter and then marbled with a knife to create a signature swirl effect.
Baked at 350°F in a 9×13-inch pan, the cake develops a tender crumb contrasting with the sweet, fragrant cinnamon swirl. Once cooled slightly, it is topped with a vanilla glaze made from powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, which adds a glossy finish and enhances the vanilla-cinnamon flavor profile.
This cake serves well as breakfast, brunch, or a dessert, offering familiar cinnamon roll flavors in an easy-to-slice format. It can be served warm or at room temperature, accommodating different preferences.
Ingredients
Cinnamon Roll Cake
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ cups milk (I use 2% milk)
- 2 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup butter melted, salted
Cinnamon Swirl Topping
- 1/2 cup butter softened, salted
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 Tablespoon cinnamon
Vanilla Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 to 4 Tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F°. Spray a 9×13-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
Cinnamon Roll Cake
- In an electric stand mixer, add the flour, salt, sugar, baking powder, milk, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until just combined. Slowly mix in melted butter. Pour batter into the prepared pan, spreading out evenly.
Cinnamon Swirl Topping
- In a large bowl, mix the butter, brown sugar, flour and cinnamon together until well combined and creamy. Drop tablespoons of the topping evenly over all of the batter. Use a knife to marble/swirl topping throughout the cake.
- Bake cake for 32 to 38 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out nearly clean. Carefully remove cake from oven and let stand at least 15 minutes before topping with glaze.
Vanilla Glaze
- In a medium bowl, mix the powdered sugar, milk and vanilla together with a whisk. Drizzle evenly over the warm cake. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
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