✨ A Short, Perfect Introduction
This Cinnabon Cinnamon Roll Cake combines the tender, buttery texture of a soft coffee cake with the rich, cinnamon-sugar filling of a classic Cinnabon. Swirled throughout and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze — it’s pure cinnamon roll magic in cake form! 🧁💫
📋 Prep Time: 15 minutes
⏱️ Total Time: 45 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 12
🔥 Calories per Serving: ~340 kcal
🛒 Ingredients
🧁 For the Cake:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
🍥 For the Cinnamon Swirl:
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 2/3 cup butter, softened
🍯 For the Glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 5 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven
Preheat to 175°C (350°F). Grease a 9×13” baking pan.
2️⃣ Make the Cake Batter
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add eggs, milk, vanilla, and melted butter. Mix until smooth, then pour into the prepared pan.
3️⃣ Prepare the Swirl Mixture
In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Cut in softened butter until crumbly. Drop spoonfuls over the cake batter.
4️⃣ Swirl & Bake
Use a knife to swirl the cinnamon mixture through the batter. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
5️⃣ Glaze & Serve
While warm, whisk together glaze ingredients and pour over the cake. Let it soak in for a few minutes before slicing and serving warm. 🤤
🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Tastes just like a Cinnabon — but way easier to make!
- Perfectly moist with gooey cinnamon in every bite
- Quick to whip up with no yeast or rising time
- Crowd favorite for breakfast, brunch, or holidays
🔥 Helpful Tips
- Add chopped pecans for a crunchy swirl 🌰
- For extra richness, use half-and-half in the glaze
- Store covered at room temp for 2 days or refrigerate up to 5
- Reheat slices in the microwave for gooey goodness anytime!
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