Description
This Cinnamon Roll Cake combines the sweet, warm flavors of classic cinnamon rolls with the ease and convenience of a cake. Featuring a tender, moist cake base swirled with a rich cinnamon-sugar filling and topped with a luscious vanilla glaze, this dessert is perfect for sharing and ideal for any occasion craving sweet comfort.
Ingredients
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Cake Batter
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup melted butter
Cinnamon Filling
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9×13 baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Make the Cake Batter: In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, vanilla extract, eggs, milk, and sour cream. Stir together until the batter is smooth and uniform.
- Incorporate Melted Butter: While stirring the batter, slowly pour in the melted butter a little at a time, ensuring it blends well and the batter doesn’t separate.
- Spread Batter in Pan: Pour the prepared cake batter evenly into the greased baking dish, smoothing the top for an even layer.
- Prepare Cinnamon Filling: In a medium bowl, mix softened butter, brown sugar, flour, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until it forms a thick, sugary mixture.
- Add Cinnamon Dollops: Scoop spoonfuls of the cinnamon filling and drop them evenly across the surface of the cake batter.
- Swirl the Filling: Using a butter knife, gently swirl through the cinnamon filling and cake batter to create a marbled or spiral effect, being careful not to overmix and lose the distinctive swirls.
- Bake the Cake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool Slightly: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes before adding the glaze.
- Make the Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract together in a bowl until smooth.
- Glaze the Cake: Pour the glaze evenly over the warm cake, spreading it across the top to cover completely.
- Serve: Slice the cinnamon roll cake and enjoy it warm for the best flavor and texture experience.
Notes
- This cinnamon roll cake delivers all the delight of cinnamon rolls but with less effort and mess.
- To enhance the cinnamon flavor, ensure good quality ground cinnamon is used in the filling.
- You can adjust the glaze thickness by varying the amount of milk for a thinner or thicker consistency.
- Serve the cake warm for the most comforting texture and taste.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 577 kcal
- Sugar: 57 g
- Sodium: 203 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 84 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 92 mg
