Description
This Homemade Cinnamon Roll Cake blends the warm, comforting flavors of a classic cinnamon roll into an easy-to-make cake, topped with a sweet vanilla glaze. Perfect for dessert or brunch, this cake features a tender vanilla base swirled with a gooey cinnamon filling and finished with a luscious icing drizzle.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups milk
- ½ cup (1 stick) salted butter, melted (slightly cooled)
For the Cinnamon Filling:
- ¾ cup salted butter, softened to room temperature (1 ½ sticks)
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
For the Glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 5 Tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray that contains flour for easy release.
- Make the cake batter: In a large bowl or stand mixer bowl, combine 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup white granulated sugar, and 4 teaspoons baking powder. Add 2 large eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and 1 ½ cups milk. While mixing, slowly stream in the ½ cup melted salted butter. Mix just until combined to avoid tough texture.
- Spread batter in pan: Evenly spread the batter into the prepared 9×13-inch pan, smoothing the top gently with a spatula.
- Prepare cinnamon filling: In a small bowl, mix ¾ cup softened salted butter, 1 cup packed light brown sugar, 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour, and 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon until thoroughly combined.
- Add cinnamon filling to batter: Drop spoonfuls of the cinnamon filling over the surface of the cake batter in the pan.
- Create swirled marble effect: Using a butter knife, drag through the cake batter and cinnamon filling to create swirly, marble-like patterns.
- Bake the cake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Make the glaze: Whisk together 2 cups powdered sugar, 5 Tablespoons milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in a bowl. Adjust consistency by adding more powdered sugar for thickness or more milk for thinness.
- Glaze the cake: Pour the glaze evenly over the warm cake. Allow the cake to cool before slicing for cleaner cuts.
- Serve: Serve warm or at room temperature, enjoying the rich cinnamon roll flavor in cake form.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake tender and soft.
- For easier slicing, allow the cake to cool completely after glazing.
- You can adjust the glaze thickness to your liking by adding more powdered sugar or milk.
- This cake can be stored covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
- Reheat slices briefly in the microwave to enjoy a warm treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American