Cinnamon Roll Cake
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of cinnamon roll cake—a delightful fusion of soft cake and gooey cinnamon filling that brings a touch of sweetness to any occasion. Perfect for brunch or dessert, this easy-to-make treat will have your friends and family raving. With swirls of cinnamon goodness and a drizzle of icing, each bite is like savoring a classic cinnamon roll without the hassle. Get ready to impress with this scrumptious recipe!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: About 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon (preferably freshly ground)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (for filling)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup icing sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, mix milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla until smooth; then combine with dry ingredients without overmixing.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan and smooth it out.
- In a separate small bowl, combine brown sugar and remaining cinnamon; sprinkle over the batter.
- Spoon the remaining batter on top and swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown; let cool on a wire rack.
- Prepare icing by mixing icing sugar with milk to your desired consistency; drizzle over cooled cake before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg