Description
Cinna-Bun Cake fills your kitchen with warm, irresistible aromas that make everyone smile and gather around the table. Swirls of cinnamon and sweet glaze turn ordinary moments into delightful memories your family will cherish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
Sweeteners and Spices:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2–3 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Prepare your oven by heating it to 350°F and thoroughly coating a 9×13 inch baking pan with cooking spray or butter.
- In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine 3 cups flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Grab a separate bowl and whisk together 2 eggs, 1 cup milk, ½ cup vegetable oil, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract until smoothly integrated.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing just until the batter becomes uniform without overmixing.
- Create the cinnamon swirl by blending ½ cup brown sugar with 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Transfer half of your cake batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly across the bottom.
- Sprinkle ½ of the cinnamon-sugar mixture directly over the first batter layer.
- Carefully add the remaining cake batter, covering the first cinnamon layer completely.
- Distribute the final portion of cinnamon-sugar mixture across the top of the batter.
- Using a knife, create gentle swirling patterns through the batter to distribute the cinnamon mixture.
- Drizzle ½ cup melted unsalted butter uniformly across the entire surface.
- Place the pan in the 350°F oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center.
- Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to rest for 10 minutes at room temperature.
- Prepare the glaze by whisking 1 cup powdered sugar, 2-3 tablespoons milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
- Generously drizzle the glaze over the warm cake before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and consistent texture.
- The swirling technique creates beautiful cinnamon ribbons throughout the cake, so take your time and make gentle zigzag motions with the knife.
- For extra richness, replace some milk with buttermilk or sour cream to add depth and tenderness to the cake.
- Store leftover cake covered at room temperature for up to 3 days, and warm individual slices briefly in the microwave for that fresh-baked flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Cakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 337 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg