Description
Cinnamon roll cake is a delightful fusion of warm, fluffy cake and the sweet, sticky goodness of traditional cinnamon rolls. This easy-to-make treat features a rich cinnamon-sugar swirl topped with a creamy glaze, making it perfect for breakfast or dessert. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply indulging on a Tuesday morning, this cake will brighten your day with its irresistible flavor and comforting aroma.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined.
- For the cinnamon swirl, mix brown sugar with an additional teaspoon of cinnamon.
- Pour half the batter into the prepared dish; sprinkle with half the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Repeat layering with remaining batter and topping.
- Swirl gently with a knife and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- While cooling, whisk powdered sugar with milk to create glaze; drizzle over cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg