Description
Craving cinnamon rolls but short on time? This Cinnamon Roll Cake is the perfect solution—fluffy, buttery cake swirled with gooey cinnamon sugar and finished with a rich cream cheese glaze. It’s an easy recipe that brings all the flavors of a classic cinnamon roll without the kneading or rising. Great for quick breakfast, brunch food ideas, or a cozy dessert treat. If you're looking for easy baking ideas, breakfast recipes, or comfort food desserts, this is it.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
2 large eggs
1⁄3 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3⁄4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1⁄2 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
2–3 tablespoons milk
1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream 1⁄3 cup softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy.
3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in milk and vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet.
5. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
6. In a bowl, combine 3⁄4 cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon cinnamon, and 1⁄2 cup softened butter. Mix until it forms a paste.
7. Drop spoonfuls of the cinnamon mixture over the batter. Swirl gently with a knife.
8. Bake for 35–40 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
9. While the cake bakes, make the glaze: beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
10. Drizzle glaze over warm cake. Let cool 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Make sure your butter, eggs, and cream cheese are room temperature to ensure a smooth batter and glaze.
Don’t overmix the batter after adding the flour—this helps keep the cake light and tender.
Glaze the cake while it’s still warm so the icing melts into all the swirls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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