Description
This Cinnamon Roll Cake combines the comforting flavors of traditional cinnamon rolls into a moist, tender cake that’s easy to make and perfect for breakfast or dessert. Swirled with a rich cinnamon filling and topped with a sweet glaze, this cake delivers all the warmth and sweetness of cinnamon rolls without the fuss of rolling dough.
Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup melted butter
Cinnamon Filling
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 Tablespoons flour
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 Tablespoons melted butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish to prevent the cake from sticking.
- Make the Cake Batter: In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, vanilla extract, eggs, milk, and sour cream. Stir thoroughly until the mixture forms a smooth batter with no lumps.
- Add Melted Butter: While stirring continuously, slowly pour the melted butter into the batter. Adding it gradually helps blend the butter evenly without causing the batter to separate.
- Pour Batter into Pan: Transfer the cake batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly to form a smooth layer.
- Prepare Cinnamon Filling: In a separate medium bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, flour, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon. Mix until you have a thick, sugary mixture.
- Add Cinnamon Filling to Batter: Spoon dollops of the cinnamon filling evenly over the surface of the cake batter, distributing it across the entire pan.
- Create Swirls: Using a butter knife, gently run it through the batter and cinnamon filling to create spiral or marble swirls. Be careful not to overmix, so the swirls remain distinct.
- Bake the Cake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes, or until the top turns light golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool Slightly: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes while you prepare the glaze.
- Make the Glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable.
- Glaze the Cake: Pour the glaze over the warm cake, spreading evenly to cover the entire surface.
- Serve: Slice the cinnamon roll cake and enjoy it warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- This cinnamon roll cake is unexpectedly easy to make and offers the perfect balance of sweetness and warm cinnamon flavor.
- Running the knife through the batter and filling gently helps create beautiful swirls without blending the flavors too much.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Serving the cake warm enhances its gooey, cinnamon roll-like experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 1/12th of cake)
- Calories: 577 kcal
- Sugar: 57 g
- Sodium: 203 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 84 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 92 mg
