Cinnamon Roll Cake
Cinnamon Roll Cake: The Joy of Swirls in Every Slice
Brandie Skibinski with The Country Cook has the perfect recipe you will adore! Imagine the warm, comforting aroma of freshly baked cinnamon rolls, but in an easy-to-slice and shareable cake form. This Cinnamon Roll Cake captures all the deliciousness of individual rolls – the soft, tender crumb, the sweet cinnamon swirl, and that irresistible glaze – in a simple yet impressive cake.
This recipe takes the beloved flavors of cinnamon rolls and streamlines the process for a delightful cake that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet treat any time of day. The layers of buttery dough are generously swirled with cinnamon sugar, creating beautiful ribbons of flavor throughout. Topped with a classic glaze, this cake is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply craving a comforting baked good, this Cinnamon Roll Cake brings the joy of those iconic swirls to every single bite. Get ready for a cake that’s as fun to make as it is to eat!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
Ingredients
Cake
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Cinnamon Topping
- 3/4 cup butter, softened (not melted)
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp all purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 5 Tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
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Prepare for Baking: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
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Combine Cake Batter Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
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Add Wet Ingredients to Batter: Gradually add the milk, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined and smooth.
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Incorporate Melted Butter: Slowly pour in the melted butter while gently stirring the batter until it is fully incorporated.
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Pour Batter into Pan: Pour the prepared cake batter evenly into the greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
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Make the Cinnamon Streusel Topping: In a separate medium bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Use a fork or your fingertips to mix the ingredients together until they form coarse crumbs.
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Dollop Topping Over Cake: Evenly dollop the cinnamon streusel topping over the surface of the cake batter in the baking dish.
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Swirl the Topping: Using a knife, gently swirl the topping into the cake batter. Insert the knife about halfway down into the batter and move it in an up-and-down motion along the length of the pan to create ribbons of cinnamon throughout.
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Bake the Cake: Bake in the preheated oven for 28-32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs attached.
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Prepare the Glaze: While the cake is baking, whisk together all the glaze ingredients in a small bowl until smooth.
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Glaze the Cake: Once the cake is out of the oven, drizzle the prepared glaze evenly over the warm cake.
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Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- First: if you haven’t checked out Brandie’s website @thecountrycook – go check it out – you will not be disappointed. http://www.thecountrycook.net
- Make ahead of time! You can make this beforehand and warm up – it is that good.
- Perfect for holiday breakfasts or gatherings!
Keywords: Cinnamon Roll, Cake, Breakfast, Brunch
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