cinnamon roll cake

Name: Cinnamon Roll Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## CINNAMON SWIRL; 1/2 cup(s) unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup(s) light brown sugar, packed; 2 tablespoon(s) all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon(s) ground cinnamon; ## CINNAMON ROLL CAKE; 3 cup(s) all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon(s) baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 cup(s) granulated sugar; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cup(s) whole milk, room temperature; 6 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled; ## VANILLA GLAZE; 2 cup(s) powdered sugar; 3-4 tablespoon(s) whole milk; 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract

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Beth Pierce

Ofallon, MO

Updated on Jun 20, 2025

This warm and cozy cinnamon roll cake has a delectable cinnamon swirl and an easy three-ingredient vanilla glaze. Serve it for breakfast with a warm cup of coffee or dessert with a scoop of caramel ice cream.

Rate

prep time 20 Min

cook time 35 Min

method Bake

yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

CINNAMON SWIRL
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
CINNAMON ROLL CAKE
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups whole milk, room temperature
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
VANILLA GLAZE
2 cups powdered sugar
3-4 tablespoons whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

How To Make cinnamon roll cake

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

Mix the softened butter, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon for the swirl. If it is not fluid enough, pop it in the microwave for 30-second intervals at 30% power until it is smooth enough.
Step 3

Whisk the flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar in a large bowl. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add the eggs, vanilla extract, and milk. Stir to combine while drizzling in the melted butter.
Step 4

Stir just until combined and pour the batter into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of the cinnamon swirl over the cake batter. Swirl the cinnamon mixture into the cake using a chopstick or the straight end of a narrow wooden spoon.
Step 5

Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Whisk the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Spread over the warm cake.
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