Cinnamon Roll Cake Recipe
Indulge in the flavors of a classic cinnamon roll in the form of a delicious, moist cake topped with a sweet glaze. This Cinnamon Roll Cake is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups milk
- ½ cup (1 stick) salted butter, melted (slightly cooled)
Cinnamon Filling:
- ¾ cup salted butter, softened to room temperature (1 1/2 sticks)
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
Glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 5 Tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- For the cake: Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Spray 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk. Slowly add melted butter while mixing. Spread batter in baking dish.
- For the filling: Combine butter, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Drop spoonfuls onto the cake batter and swirl with a knife.
- Bake: Bake for 35-40 minutes until a knife inserted comes out clean.
- For the glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Pour over warm cake.
Notes
- This cake is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to add chopped nuts or raisins to the cinnamon filling for extra texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cinnamon Roll Cake, Cinnamon, Cake, Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
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