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Cinnamon Roll Cake Recipe

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This Homemade Cinnamon Roll Cake captures all the classic flavors of a cinnamon roll in an easy-to-make cake form, topped with a smooth vanilla glaze. Perfect for dessert or a special breakfast treat, this moist cake features swirls of cinnamon filling baked into a tender vanilla batter.

Ingredients

For the 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)

For the cinnamon filling:

  • ¾ cup salted butter, softened to room temperature (1 ½ sticks)
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

For the glaze:

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 5 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cake batter: Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray that contains flour, if possible. In a large bowl or stand mixer bowl, combine 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup white granulated sugar, 4 teaspoons baking powder, 2 large eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and 1 ½ cups milk. While mixing, slowly add ½ cup melted salted butter and mix just until combined to avoid overmixing.
  2. Spread batter in baking dish: Evenly spread the prepared cake batter into the greased baking dish, smoothing the top gently.
  3. Make the cinnamon filling: In a small bowl, mix together ¾ cup softened salted butter, 1 cup packed light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon until well combined.
  4. Add the filling to the batter: Drop spoonfuls of the cinnamon filling onto the surface of the cake batter in the pan.
  5. Create swirls: Use a butter knife to swirl the cinnamon filling into the batter by dragging it through the cake in circular, marble-like motions to distribute the cinnamon taste throughout.
  6. Bake the cake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Baking time may vary slightly depending on your oven.
  7. Prepare the glaze: While the cake bakes, whisk together 2 cups powdered sugar, 5 tablespoons milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in a bowl. Adjust thickness by adding more powdered sugar for a thicker glaze or more milk for a thinner glaze.
  8. Glaze and serve: Once baked, pour the vanilla glaze over the warm cake. The cake can be served warm or at room temperature. For easier slicing, allow the cake to cool before cutting.

Notes

  • Use a nonstick cooking spray with flour to help the cake release more easily from the pan.
  • Be careful not to overmix the cake batter to prevent a tough texture.
  • You can adjust the glaze consistency by adding more powdered sugar or milk depending on your preference.
  • This cake is delicious served warm with the glaze freshly drizzled on top.
  • Allowing the cake to cool before slicing helps achieve cleaner slices.

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