Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake
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4.6
Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake
Description
The Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake starts with a batter made from all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, milk, eggs, vanilla, and melted butter, combined just until smooth and poured into a greased baking pan. The cinnamon swirl topping is a thick paste of butter, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon dropped by spoonfuls atop the batter and gently swirled in with a knife to create a marbled effect. Baking produces a soft cake with gooey cinnamon pockets and a slightly crisp surface around the swirl.
After baking, a glaze of powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla is drizzled over the warm cake, adding richness and a smooth finish. The cake is best enjoyed warm, highlighting the soft texture and melded cinnamon flavor. This dessert works well served alongside coffee or tea, making it suitable for breakfast or afternoon snacks.
Calorie estimates are provided assuming the cake is divided into 15 pieces, though actual nutritional values may vary with ingredients. Adjust these details as needed for dietary preferences or ingredient substitutions, noting that the baking powder used is aluminum-free.
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour 390 grams
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 teaspoons baking powder aluminum free, 20 grams
- 1 1/2 cups milk 12 ounces, 2%
- 1 cup granulated sugar 200 grams
- 2 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 10 grams
- 1/2 cup butter melted, 4 ounces, salted
For the cinnamon swirl:
- 1 1/4 cups butter at room temperature, 10 ounces, salted
- 1 cup brown sugar 210 grams
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 15 grams
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon 16 grams
For the glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar 260 grams
- 1/3 cup heavy cream 2.5 ounces
- 1 teaspoon vanilla 5 grams
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350º Fahrenheit. Grease a 9x13 baking pan with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
- In another bowl, mix together the milk, sugar, eggs and vanilla.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredient and mix just until combined. Once mixed, slowly pour in the melted butter. Pour into the prepared 9×13 pan.
- For the topping, mix all the ingredients together until well combined. The mixture will be thick.
- Drop by spoonfuls evenly over the top of the batter. Swirl with a knife.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, cream and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the warm cake. Dust the cake with extra cinnamon if you'd like. Serve the cake warm.
Notes
- The calorie estimate assumes 15 servings; use it as a general guideline since ingredients vary.
- Aluminum-free baking powder is recommended for flavor and health preferences.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 15Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 500 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 500kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 66g | 22% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 257mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 214mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 45g | 90% |
| Vitamin A | 803IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 115mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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