Cinnamon Roll Cake is a delicious, easy-to-make dessert that combines the best elements of a cinnamon roll and a cake. It has a moist, fluffy cake base with a sweet, swirled cinnamon filling throughout, topped with a creamy glaze. Here’s a simple recipe to make this scrumptious treat:
Ingredients:
For the cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the cinnamon swirl:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Make the cinnamon swirl:
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, and softened butter. Stir until well combined and set aside.
3. Prepare the cake batter:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and sugar.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
4. Assemble the cake:
- Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cinnamon swirl mixture on top of the batter and swirl it gently with a knife or skewer to create the cinnamon ribbon.
- Pour the remaining cake batter over the swirl and spread it evenly.
5. Bake the cake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Make the glaze:
- While the cake is cooling, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
7. Finish the cake:
- Once the cake has cooled slightly, drizzle the glaze over the top.
- Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes before serving.
Enjoy!
This cake is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a comforting dessert. It has all the flavors of cinnamon rolls but with less effort.
