Easy Cinnamon Roll Cake Recipe - Perfect Homemade Treat
Why choose between cinnamon rolls and cake when you can have both? 🥰🍰 This Cinnamon Roll Cake is gooey, sweet, and drizzled with vanilla glaze!
Ingredients
For the Cake Batter
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups milk
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
For the Cinnamon Swirl
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
For the Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 5 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparing the Cake Batter
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the milk, eggs, and melted butter to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
Creating the Cinnamon Swirl
- In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, and softened butter until it forms a smooth paste.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cinnamon mixture onto the batter.
- Use a butter knife to swirl the cinnamon mixture into the batter, creating a marbled effect.
Baking the Cake
- Bake the cake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool slightly on a cooling rack.
Adding the Glaze
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm cake, letting it soak into the crevices.