Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of cinnamon rolls with this easy-to-make Cinnamon Roll Cake. A soft, fluffy cake with a sweet cinnamon swirl, topped with a vanilla glaze, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
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Main Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cinnamon Swirl:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix Cake Batter: Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, milk, eggs, vanilla, and melted butter. Pour into baking dish.
- Make Cinnamon Swirl: Mix softened butter, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Drop over batter and swirl gently.
- Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prepare Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Drizzle over warm cake.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use heavy cream in the glaze.
- This cake is best served warm but can be reheated in the microwave for 10–15 seconds per slice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
