Description
Indulgent cinnamon roll cake brings classic bakery magic straight to home kitchens with layers of rich cinnamon swirls and creamy frosting. Sweet comfort meets delightful simplicity, inviting you to savor each delectable slice of pure breakfast bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 2 cups (240 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams) salt
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) milk
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Combine dry ingredients in a mixing bowl, then incorporate milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until the batter achieves a silky consistency. Transfer the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Craft the cinnamon swirl by blending softened butter, brown sugar, flour, and ground cinnamon into a rich, fragrant mixture.
- Distribute dollops of the cinnamon mixture across the cake batter’s surface, then use a knife to create elegant swirling patterns throughout.
- Place the cake in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean and dry.
- During the baking process, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to create a smooth, glossy glaze.
- Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and immediately drizzle the prepared glaze over the warm surface, allowing it to seep into the cake’s delicate texture.
- Allow the cake to cool slightly, then slice and serve while still warm for maximum enjoyment.
Notes
- Adjust baking time carefully, as ovens vary slightly, to prevent drying out the cake.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with a one-to-one gluten-free baking blend.
- Create deeper cinnamon flavor by toasting ground cinnamon briefly in a dry pan before mixing into the swirl.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smoother batter and more even baking results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg