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Cinnamon Roll Cake

Few things can match the comfort and sweetness of a warm, freshly baked cinnamon roll—unless it's in cake form! **Cinnamon Roll Cake** combines the gooey, cinnamon-spiced layers of a cinnamon roll with the ease and convenience of a cake. This dessert is perfect for any occasion, whether you're serving it at brunch, a family gathering, or just indulging in a sweet treat for yourself. The marbled cinnamon sugar swirls, soft cake, and luscious glaze will quickly make this a go-to recipe in your kitchen.
Prep Time15 minutes
Active Time10 minutes
bake time30 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cinnamon Roll Cake: A Sweet and Decadent Treat
Yield: 4

Materials

Bottom Layer:

  • - 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • - 1 ½ cups milk
  • - 1 cup white sugar
  • - 2 eggs
  • - 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • - ¼ teaspoon salt
  • - ¼ cup butter melted

Top Layer:

  • - 1 cup butter softened
  • - 1 cup brown sugar
  • - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • - 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Glaze:

  • - 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • - 5 tablespoons milk
  • - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven:

  • - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan to ensure the cake doesn't stick and comes out easily.

2. Prepare the bottom layer:

  • - In a large bowl, mix together 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 ½ cups of milk, 1 cup of white sugar, 2 eggs, 4 teaspoons of baking powder, 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, and ¼ teaspoon of salt. Stir in ¼ cup of melted butter. Mix until all ingredients are well-combined and smooth.
  • - Pour the batter into the greased baking pan, spreading it evenly across the bottom.

3. Prepare the top layer:

  • - In another bowl, beat together 1 cup of softened butter, 1 cup of brown sugar, 2 tablespoons of flour, and 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon until smooth and well-combined.
  • - Drop spoonfuls of this cinnamon mixture over the batter in the baking pan.

4. Create the swirl:

  • - Using a knife, swirl the top layer into the bottom layer to create a marbled effect. This gives the cake its signature cinnamon roll look, with pockets of cinnamon sugar spread throughout the batter.

5. Bake the cake:

  • - Place the cake in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out nearly clean. Be sure not to overbake, as the cake should remain soft and moist.

6. Prepare the glaze:

  • - While the cake is baking, mix together 2 cups of confectioners' sugar, 5 tablespoons of milk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract in a large bowl until smooth and glossy.

7. Drizzle the glaze:

  • - Once the cake has finished baking and is still warm, drizzle the glaze evenly over the top. The warmth of the cake will allow the glaze to melt slightly and soak into the cake, enhancing its sweetness and moisture.

8. Serve and enjoy:

  • - Slice the **Cinnamon Roll Cake** into squares and serve while still warm. The cake can also be stored at room temperature and enjoyed later—though it might not last long once people take a bite!