Description
This Cinnamon Roll Cake Decadent offers the irresistible flavors of a classic cinnamon roll but in an easy-to-make cake form. Featuring a moist vanilla cake base swirled with a gooey cinnamon sugar mixture and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze, this dessert is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an indulgent treat alongside your coffee.
Ingredients
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For the Cake
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cinnamon Swirl
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 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 and prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Mix the cake batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, combine milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
- Pour and spread batter: Pour the cake batter evenly into the prepared baking dish, smoothing it out with a spatula for an even layer.
- Prepare cinnamon swirl: In another bowl, mix the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and softened butter until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add cinnamon swirl to batter: Drop spoonfuls of the cinnamon mixture evenly over the cake batter. Use a knife to gently swirl it through the batter, creating a marbled effect.
- Bake the cake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 35–40 minutes. Test doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean.
- Make the glaze: While the cake bakes, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth and pourable.
- Cool and glaze: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool slightly but remain warm. Drizzle the glaze evenly over the top.
- Serve: Cut into slices and serve warm or at room temperature for the best gooey and tender experience.
Notes
- This cake perfectly replicates the taste and texture of cinnamon rolls but in a simple cake format—rich, gooey, and perfect with a cup of coffee.
- You can prepare this cake a day ahead; just warm it slightly before serving to refresh its gooey texture.
- For added texture and a nutty flavor, stir in chopped pecans to the cinnamon swirl mixture before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
