Description
Indulge in the flavors of a classic cinnamon roll in cake form with this easy and delicious recipe. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, this cinnamon roll cake is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cinnamon Swirl:
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add wet ingredients: Stir in the milk, eggs, vanilla, and melted butter until a smooth batter forms.
- Prepare cinnamon swirl: In a separate bowl, mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon, and softened butter until crumbly.
- Assemble and bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan, top with spoonfuls of the cinnamon mixture, swirl with a knife, and bake for 35-40 minutes.
- Make the glaze: While the cake cools slightly, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla.
- Glaze and serve: Drizzle the glaze over the warm cake, slice, and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra indulgence, top the cake with chopped pecans or walnuts before baking.
- This cake is best served warm but can be reheated in the microwave for a fresh-from-the-oven taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 33 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
