Description
Cinnamon Roll Cake is a delightful twist on the classic cinnamon roll, packed with warm flavors and soft textures. This easy-to-make cake combines the rich essence of cinnamon rolls in a simple cake form, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Topped with a sweet vanilla icing, every slice offers a cozy experience that feels like a warm hug. Whether you’re serving it at family gatherings or enjoying it solo, this cake is sure to impress with its comforting sweetness.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups milk
- 0.5 cup salted butter (melted)
- 0.75 cup salted butter (softened) for cinnamon swirl
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour for cinnamon swirl
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups powdered sugar for icing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and sugar.
- In another bowl, combine eggs, vanilla extract, milk, and melted butter; mix into dry ingredients until just combined.
- For the cinnamon swirl: mix softened butter, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon until crumbly.
- Layer half the cake batter in the prepared pan followed by half the swirl mixture; repeat layers.
- Bake for about 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, whisk together powdered sugar with milk and vanilla for icing; drizzle over the cooled cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 98g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 49mg