Description
Cinnabon Cinnamon Roll Cake delivers that classic bakery swirl right to your kitchen counter, bringing comfort and sweetness without all the complicated rolling and shaping. Warm cinnamon and sweet glaze make this cake a delightful shortcut to enjoying your favorite coffee shop treat at home.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
Supporting Ingredients:
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
Finishing Ingredients:
- 4–5 tablespoons milk
- ⅔ cup nuts
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Generously grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups flour, ¼ teaspoon salt, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 4 teaspoons baking powder. Whisk these dry ingredients thoroughly.
- Add 1 ½ cups milk, 2 large eggs, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Mix until ingredients are just incorporated. Do not overmix the batter.
- Pour 4 tablespoons melted butter into the batter. Gently fold until butter is evenly distributed. Transfer batter to the prepared baking dish.
- For the cinnamon swirl, cream 1 cup room temperature butter with 1 cup packed brown sugar and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon. Mix until smooth and fluffy.
- Optional: Fold ⅔ cup chopped nuts into the cinnamon mixture for extra texture.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cinnamon mixture across the cake batter. Use a knife to create swirling patterns throughout the surface.
- Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
- For the glaze, whisk 2 cups confectioners’ sugar with 4-5 tablespoons milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
- While the cake is still warm, drizzle the glaze generously over the top. Allow glaze to set for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Always ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for smoother mixing and better texture.
- The swirling technique determines the cake’s marbled appearance, so take your time creating beautiful patterns.
- For a gluten-free version, replace regular flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free baking blend.
- When checking doneness, insert the toothpick slightly off-center to get an accurate read on the cake’s interior.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Cakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg