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Cinnamon Roll Cake Recipe

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This Cinnamon Roll Cake is a delightful twist on the classic cinnamon roll, baked as a cake for easy preparation and serving. Featuring a tender vanilla cake base swirled with a rich cinnamon brown sugar filling and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze, this recipe brings all the flavors of a cinnamon roll in a convenient sheet cake form, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.

Ingredients

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Cake

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white granulated sugar
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter, melted (slightly cooled)

Filling

  • 3/4 cup salted butter, softened to room temperature (1 1/2 sticks)
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon

Glaze

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 5 Tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare baking dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray, preferably one that contains flour to prevent sticking.
  2. Make the cake batter: In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, 4 teaspoons baking powder, 2 large eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and 1 1/2 cups milk. While mixing, slowly add 1/2 cup melted salted butter, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the flour.
  3. Spread batter: Evenly spread the prepared batter into the greased baking dish, smoothing the top for an even layer.
  4. Prepare the cinnamon filling: In a small bowl, mix 3/4 cup softened salted butter, 1 cup packed light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon until well combined to form a spiced filling mixture.
  5. Add filling to cake batter: Drop spoonfuls of the cinnamon filling evenly over the cake batter in the baking dish.
  6. Create swirls: Using a butter knife, gently swirl the cinnamon filling into the batter with a marble effect by dragging the knife through both layers repeatedly.
  7. Bake the cake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean; baking time may vary slightly based on your oven.
  8. Make the glaze: While the cake bakes, whisk together 2 cups powdered sugar, 5 tablespoons milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in a bowl. Adjust consistency by adding more powdered sugar to thicken or more milk to thin as desired.
  9. Glaze and serve: Pour the glaze over the warm cake after baking. You can serve it warm or allow it to cool first for easier slicing. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Do not overmix the cake batter to avoid toughness.
  • Let the cake cool slightly before slicing for cleaner pieces.
  • Use salted butter as specified to maintain flavor balance.
  • The glaze consistency can be customized to your preference.
  • Use a frosting or glaze spreader for a more even glaze distribution if desired.

Keywords: cinnamon roll cake, cinnamon swirl cake, easy cinnamon cake, cinnamon cake with glaze, breakfast cake, dessert cake

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