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:
- Preheat and Prepare:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- 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.
- Prepare the Cinnamon Swirl:
- In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon until it forms a crumbly mixture.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.