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Delish Cinnamon Roll Cake Recipe

Delish Cinnamon Roll Cake Recipe

This soft and tender cinnamon roll cake swirls rich cinnamon-sugar through a buttery vanilla batter and finishes with a silky glaze. Quick to mix, easy to bake, and perfect for brunch, holidays, or cozy weekends.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 2.5 cup all-purpose flour for batter
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar for batter
  • 1 tbsp baking powder for batter
  • 0.5 tsp fine salt for batter
  • 1.25 cup milk for batter, room temperature
  • 2 large eggs for batter, room temperature
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter for batter, melted and cooled
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract for batter
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter for cinnamon swirl, softened
  • 1 cup light brown sugar for cinnamon swirl, packed
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon for cinnamon swirl
  • 0.25 tsp fine salt for cinnamon swirl
  • 1.25 cup powdered sugar for glaze
  • 2 tbsp milk for glaze
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract for glaze

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan and line with a parchment sling for easy removal.
  • Whisk flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Add wet ingredients to dry and stir just until combined. Spread the thick batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  • For the cinnamon swirl, mix softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt until well combined. Dollop over batter in spoonfuls and use a butter knife to gently swirl through the top half of the batter.
  • Bake 32 to 38 minutes, until the center springs back and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  • While the cake bakes, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth and pourable. Add an extra teaspoon of milk if needed.
  • Cool cake in pan for 10 minutes, then drizzle evenly with glaze. Slice into 12 pieces and serve warm or at room temperature.
  • Storage: Cover and keep at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate up to 5 days. Warm slices briefly in the microwave before serving.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep the crumb tender. For taller swirls, keep most of the marbling on the top half of the batter. Optional add-ins: 0.5 cup chopped pecans sprinkled over the swirl. If using salted butter, reduce added salt slightly.