cinnamon roll cake

A cinnamon roll cake combines the flavors of a classic cinnamon roll with the simplicity of a cake. Here’s a delicious recipe for you:

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

For the Cinnamon Swirl:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

For the Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2-3 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat and Prepare:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Make the Cake Batter:
   • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
   • In another bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
   • Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until smooth.
   • Stir in the melted butter until well combined.
3. Prepare the Cinnamon Swirl:
   • In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon until it forms a crumbly mixture.
4. Assemble the Cake:
   • Spread half of the cake batter into the prepared baking dish.
   • Sprinkle half of the cinnamon swirl mixture evenly over the batter.
   • Spoon the remaining batter over the cinnamon swirl layer and spread evenly.
   • Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon swirl mixture evenly over the top.
5. Bake the Cake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
6. Make the Glaze:
   • While the cake is baking, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more milk if too thick, or more powdered sugar if too thin.
7. Finish and Serve:
   • Once the cake is baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly.
   • Drizzle the glaze over the warm cake.
   • Serve the cinnamon roll cake warm or at room temperature. Enjoy the delicious flavors reminiscent of a cinnamon roll in cake form!

This cinnamon roll cake is perfect for brunches, potlucks, or any occasion where you want to enjoy the comforting taste of cinnamon rolls with a twist.