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Cinnamon Roll Cake Recipe

Cinnamon Roll Cake Recipe for Cozy Mornings and Sweet Moments

This Cinnamon Roll Cake Recipe captures the essence of classic cinnamon rolls in a simple cake, perfect for any time of day.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can swap with whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup White Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Milk use whole milk for creaminess
  • 2 large Eggs beaten
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • ½ cup Melted Butter
For the Cinnamon Swirl
  • ½ cup Softened Butter ensure it's spreadable
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Confectioners' Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Milk more for a thinner glaze
  • ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Butter Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add milk, eggs, vanilla, and melted butter to the dry mixture, stirring until smooth.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix softened butter, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon until creamy.
  6. Dollop spoonfuls of the cinnamon mixture over the cake batter and swirl with a butter knife.
  7. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. While cooling, whisk together confectioners' sugar, milk, and vanilla for the glaze.
  9. Drizzle the glaze over the warm cake and allow it to seep into the swirls.
  10. Cut into squares or rectangles and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use softened butter for the cinnamon swirl and check for doneness with a toothpick.

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