Certainly! Here’s a delicious recipe for a Cinnamon Bun Cake. This cake combines all the flavors of a classic cinnamon bun in a convenient cake form.
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cinnamon Swirl:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, then stir in the melted butter until well combined.
- In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon for the cinnamon swirl.
- Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared baking pan. Spoon half of the cinnamon swirl mixture over the batter in small dollops. Use a knife to gently swirl the cinnamon mixture into the batter.
- Add the remaining cake batter on top, and then spoon the rest of the cinnamon swirl mixture on top. Swirl again with a knife.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Allow the cake to cool for a few minutes before spreading the cream cheese frosting over the top.
- Slice and serve. Enjoy your delicious Cinnamon Bun Cake!
This recipe captures the essence of cinnamon buns in a delightful cake form. Feel free to customize it to your liking and enjoy the wonderful flavors!
