Description
This Cinnamon Roll Cake is a delightful twist on the classic cinnamon roll, baked as a moist and fluffy cake with swirls of cinnamon sugar throughout. Topped with a sweet vanilla glaze, it offers all the comforting flavors of a cinnamon roll in an easy-to-make sheet cake perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup salted butter, melted
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon Swirl
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup salted butter, softened
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan to prevent the cake from sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the melted butter, whole milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Pour Batter: Transfer the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly with a spatula.
- Prepare Cinnamon Swirl: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and softened butter until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Add Cinnamon Swirl: Drop spoonfuls of the cinnamon mixture over the cake batter. Use a knife or toothpick to swirl the cinnamon mixture into the batter, creating a marbled effect.
- Bake: Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Make Glaze: While the cake bakes, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth to create the glaze.
- Cool and Glaze: Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool for 10-15 minutes before drizzling the glaze evenly over the top.
- Serve: Serve the cinnamon roll cake warm and enjoy the delicious flavors and moist texture.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute the milk and butter with plant-based alternatives.
- Use unsalted butter and adjust salt accordingly if preferred.
- Make sure not to overmix the batter to keep the cake light and fluffy.
- The cake is best served warm but can be stored covered at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Reheat slices briefly in the microwave for a fresh-baked taste.
