Description
Cinnamon Roll Cake combines the gooey swirls and sweet glaze of a cinnamon roll with the ease of a soft, buttery sheet cake. This cozy treat is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert and is ready in under an hour.
Ingredients
- For the Cake Batter:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- For the Cinnamon Swirl:
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
- For the Glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, vanilla, and melted butter. Mix until smooth and combined.
- Pour batter into prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, flour, and softened butter into a paste.
- Drop spoonfuls of cinnamon mixture over the batter and swirl with a knife.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While cake bakes, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla for the glaze.
- Drizzle glaze over warm cake and let soak in before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Add chopped nuts to the cinnamon swirl for crunch.
- Use cream cheese in the glaze for tangy richness.
- Stir in pumpkin spice for a seasonal twist.
- Bake in muffin tins for individual servings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
