Description
If you're craving comfort, sweetness, and a touch of nostalgia all in one bite, Big Mama’s Cinnamon Roll Cake is your answer. This easy recipe turns your favorite breakfast treat into a rich, buttery cake swirled with brown sugar and cinnamon, and topped with a creamy vanilla glaze. It's the ultimate go-to for quick breakfast ideas, easy dessert recipes, or cozy food ideas that make people ask for seconds. Whether you’re hosting brunch or baking just because, this easy recipe delivers gooey cinnamon roll flavor without any yeast or waiting.
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
0.5 teaspoon salt
1.5 cups milk
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
0.66 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
5 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter.
4. Pour wet ingredients into dry and mix until just combined—don’t overmix.
5. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
6. In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour. Add softened butter and stir until a thick paste forms.
7. Drop spoonfuls of the cinnamon mixture over the batter, then swirl using a knife or skewer.
8. Bake for 32–38 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
9. While the cake cools slightly, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to make the glaze.
10. Drizzle glaze generously over the warm cake and let it soak into the swirls. Slice and serve!
Notes
Let the cake cool slightly before adding the glaze so it doesn’t melt away completely.
For a richer flavor, sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts into the cinnamon swirl.
Store leftovers covered at room temp for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5–6 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 33g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cinnamon roll cake, easy dessert, quick breakfast, brunch ideas, comfort food, Big Mama recipes