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Cinnamon Roll Cake Recipe

Cinnamon Roll Cake Recipe


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4.7 from 9 reviews

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x

Description

Indulgent cinnamon roll cake blends classic pastry charm with moist, crumbly cake perfection. Sweet swirls of cinnamon and buttery glaze invite dessert enthusiasts to savor each delightful slice of comfort.


Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients:

  • 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ cups (360 milliliters) milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, melted

Flavoring Ingredients:

  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (200 grams) brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, softened

Glaze Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (250 grams) powdered sugar
  • 5 6/10 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Craft the foundational layer by combining dry ingredients in a spacious mixing vessel, ensuring an even distribution of flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Introduce liquid components including milk, eggs, vanilla, and melted butter, gently folding until ingredients are harmoniously blended without aggressive stirring.
  3. Transfer the velvety mixture into a prepared rectangular baking vessel, meticulously spreading to create an uniform surface.
  4. Construct the signature cinnamon essence by thoroughly integrating brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and softened butter into a luscious, cohesive mixture.
  5. Artfully disperse dollops of the cinnamon concoction across the batter’s landscape, then choreograph a delicate knife dance to generate a marbled aesthetic.
  6. Position the cake within a preheated oven calibrated to 350°F, allowing it to transform for approximately 30-35 minutes until a probing utensil emerges pristine.
  7. Craft a silky glaze by whisking powdered sugar with milk and vanilla, adjusting liquid proportions to achieve ideal drizzling consistency.
  8. While the cake remains warmly inviting, cascade the glossy glaze across its surface, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
  9. Allow the confection to rest momentarily, enabling the glaze to set and flavors to meld before presenting and serving.

Notes

  • Achieve the perfect swirl by using room temperature butter for the cinnamon mixture, ensuring smooth and even distribution throughout the cake.
  • Prevent overmixing the batter by gently folding ingredients until just combined, which helps maintain a tender and light cake texture.
  • Create a gluten-free version by substituting regular flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend, keeping the same measurements and mixing techniques.
  • Customize the cake’s sweetness by adjusting the glaze consistency – add more powdered sugar for a thicker topping or more milk for a lighter drizzle.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12
  • Calories: 384
  • Sugar: 29 g
  • Sodium: 157 mg
  • Fat: 16 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 55 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 62 mg