If you love the warm, gooey flavors of a cinnamon roll but want something even easier to prepare, this Cinnamon Roll Cake is the perfect treat. It’s a fluffy, moist cake with all the delicious cinnamon-sugar swirls you crave from a traditional cinnamon roll, topped with a sweet vanilla glaze.
Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, this cake offers the same comforting flavors in a convenient, sliceable form that’s perfect for sharing.
A Delicious Twist on a Classic
This Cinnamon Roll Cake brings together the best of both worlds—the ease of making a cake and the comforting, rich flavors of a cinnamon roll.
The cake is soft and tender, swirled with cinnamon and brown sugar, and finished with a sweet, creamy glaze that ties everything together. Let’s get started on this easy-to-make, irresistible treat!
Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Glaze Ingredients:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 5 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan to ensure easy removal of the cake.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder. Whisk to blend the dry ingredients evenly.
- Add the milk, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture, then beat well until the batter is smooth and well incorporated.
- Slowly stir in the melted butter, mixing until everything is thoroughly combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
- In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture generously over the top of the batter.
- Use a knife to gently swirl the cinnamon-sugar mixture through the cake batter, creating beautiful cinnamon roll-like streaks.
- Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake bakes, prepare the glaze by mixing the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth.
- Once the cake is done baking and still warm, drizzle the glaze over the top, letting it seep into the nooks and crannies of the swirls.
- Serve warm or at room temperature, and enjoy the rich cinnamon flavor in every bite.
