Description
Heavenly cinnamon roll cake merges classic pastry charm with moist, layered cake perfection. Swirling cinnamon ribbons and cream cheese glaze invite you to savor each indulgent, comforting bite of this nostalgic dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cinnamon Swirl:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2–3 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and thoroughly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan to ensure easy cake removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, and baking powder until uniformly combined.
- Create a well in the dry ingredient mixture and pour in milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter. Gently fold the ingredients until a smooth batter forms without overmixing.
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- For the cinnamon swirl, blend brown sugar and ground cinnamon with softened butter until achieving a crumbly, spreadable consistency.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cinnamon mixture across the cake batter’s surface, then use a knife to create elegant swirling patterns throughout the cake.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean and the cake’s edges are golden brown.
- Remove from oven and allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy, gradually incorporating powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk to reach a smooth, spreadable consistency.
- Once the cake has cooled, generously spread the cream cheese frosting across the entire surface, creating delicate swirls with an offset spatula.
- Slice into squares and serve at room temperature for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for smoother batter consistency and better cake texture.
- Use a rubber spatula to fold wet ingredients gently, preventing overmixing that can lead to tough cake.
- Create more dramatic cinnamon swirls by using a toothpick or skewer to draw intricate patterns through the batter.
- Adapt for dietary needs by substituting gluten-free flour blend, plant-based butter, and dairy-free cream cheese for a versatile dessert option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg