Description
Indulgent cinnamon roll cake brings classic breakfast pastry magic into a luscious dessert form. Sweet swirls of warm spice and rich cream cheese frosting create a comforting slice you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
Cinnamon Swirl:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and thoroughly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan, ensuring complete coverage to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together granulated sugar and butter until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the cake.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time into the butter mixture, beating well after each addition to ensure a uniform consistency and rich texture.
- Gradually fold in the all-purpose flour, alternating with milk, mixing until a smooth cake batter forms without overmixing.
- Pour the prepared batter into the greased baking pan, spreading it evenly to create a uniform layer.
- For the cinnamon swirl, melt the butter and mix with brown sugar and ground cinnamon to create a rich, aromatic filling.
- Drizzle the cinnamon mixture over the cake batter, using a knife to create beautiful swirling patterns throughout the surface.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with minimal crumbs.
- Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan for about 15-20 minutes.
- Prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and slightly runny.
- Once the cake has cooled, drizzle the vanilla glaze generously over the top, allowing it to cascade down the sides.
- Slice into squares and serve, enjoying the delightful combination of soft cake and cinnamon swirls.
Notes
- Opt for room-temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and consistent texture, helping the cake rise evenly.
- Swap regular milk with almond or oat milk for a dairy-free version that maintains the cake’s rich, tender crumb.
- Use a light hand when swirling the cinnamon mixture to create beautiful marbled patterns without overblending the layers.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, keeping the cake moist and delicious.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg