Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of this Easy Cinnamon Roll Cake that combines the flavors of a classic cinnamon roll with the simplicity of a cake. Perfect for brunch or dessert!
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
For the Cinnamon Swirl:
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ⅔ cup unsalted butter (softened)
For the Glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 5 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix the cake batter: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter. Pour into the baking dish.
- Prepare the cinnamon swirl: In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and softened butter. Swirl this mixture over the cake batter.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Make the glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract for the glaze.
- Finish: Drizzle the glaze over the warm cake before serving.
Notes
- This cake is best served warm but can be reheated easily.
- Try adding chopped pecans to the cinnamon swirl for extra crunch.
