Homemade Cinnamon Roll Cake Recipe 🍰🍩

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Ingredients:

For the cake:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk

For the cinnamon swirl:

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

For the glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk (more if needed)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Homemade Cinnamon Roll Cake Recipe

Instructions:

Prepare the cake:

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Mix the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
  3. Cream the butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
  5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk: Gradually add the dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

Prepare the cinnamon swirl:

  1. Make the swirl: In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter until well combined. It should form a thick paste.

Assemble the cake:

  1. Pour the cake batter: Spread the cake batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  2. Add the cinnamon swirl: Drop spoonfuls of the cinnamon mixture over the batter. Use a butter knife or skewer to swirl the cinnamon mixture into the cake batter, creating a marbled effect.

Bake:

  1. Bake the cake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean (a few moist crumbs are fine).
  2. Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Make the glaze:

  1. Prepare the glaze: While the cake is cooling, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add more milk if needed to achieve your desired consistency.

Serve:

  1. Drizzle the glaze: Once the cake is cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top. Slice into squares and serve!

Tips:

  • For extra sweetness: You can double the glaze if you prefer a thicker layer or drizzle more on top.
  • Add-ins: For extra flavor, try adding chopped pecans or walnuts into the cinnamon swirl or on top of the cake before baking.
  • Make ahead: This cake can be made a day ahead. Store it in an airtight container at room temperature and add the glaze just before serving.

Nutrition (per serving, makes 12 servings):

  • Calories: 300
  • Protein: 3g
  • Fat: 14g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 180mg