Description
Classic cinnamon roll cake brings together beloved breakfast pastry flavors in a moist, layered dessert. Swirls of cinnamon and sweet cream cheese frosting make this indulgent treat perfect for weekend brunch or special gatherings you’ll definitely want to share.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 12 cup (226 grams) butter, melted
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 14 teaspoon salt
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and thoroughly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Create a smooth base by whisking together dry ingredients, then gently incorporating wet components until the mixture achieves a uniform consistency.
- Transfer the liquid batter evenly into the prepared baking dish, ensuring complete coverage of the pan’s bottom.
- Craft a decadent cinnamon swirl by blending butter, brown sugar, flour, and ground cinnamon into a crumbly, fragrant mixture.
- Distribute the cinnamon mixture across the batter’s surface, using a knife to create elegant, marbled swirls throughout the cake.
- Place the cake in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, monitoring until a toothpick emerges clean when inserted into the center.
- While the cake is still warm, prepare a silky glaze by combining powdered sugar with milk and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable.
- Generously drizzle the glossy glaze over the slightly cooled cake, allowing it to cascade and create an enticing, sweet finish.
- Allow the cake to rest for a few minutes before serving, enabling the glaze to set and the flavors to meld together.
Notes
- Swap out regular flour with gluten-free flour blend for those with wheat sensitivities, ensuring the cake remains moist and delicious.
- Use plant-based milk and vegan butter alternatives to make this recipe completely dairy-free without compromising the rich, comforting flavor.
- Control the sweetness by reducing sugar gradually or substituting with monk fruit sweetener for a lower-calorie version that still satisfies dessert cravings.
- Create uniform swirls by using a toothpick or wooden skewer instead of a knife, which helps distribute the cinnamon mixture more evenly throughout the cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg