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Cinnamon Roll Cake Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Cinnamon Roll Cake combines the beloved flavors of cinnamon rolls with the simplicity of a moist, fluffy cake. Swirled with a cinnamon-brown sugar filling and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze, this cake delivers all the comforting tastes of a classic cinnamon roll in an easy-to-bake dessert. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, it’s a crowd-pleaser that requires minimal effort.

Ingredients

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Cake Batter

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup melted butter

Cinnamon Filling

  • 1/2 cup softened butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 2 tbsp cinnamon

Vanilla Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir well to distribute the leavening agents evenly.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Add the sour cream, milk, egg, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until the batter is smooth and homogeneous.
  4. Incorporate Melted Butter: While mixing, slowly pour in the melted butter. Mix just until combined, being careful not to overmix to maintain the cake’s light texture.
  5. Spread Batter: Pour and spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish to create a uniform base for the cinnamon filling.
  6. Prepare Cinnamon Filling: In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon until thoroughly combined to form the cinnamon swirl mixture.
  7. Add Cinnamon Filling to Batter: Drop spoonfuls of the cinnamon filling evenly over the surface of the batter spread in the pan.
  8. Swirl the Filling: Use a butter knife to gently swirl the cinnamon filling into the batter, creating a marbled effect for pockets of cinnamon flavor throughout the cake.
  9. Bake the Cake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the cake is fully cooked.
  10. Prepare the Glaze: While the cake is baking, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth to create the vanilla glaze.
  11. Glaze the Cake: Once the cake is done baking, remove it from the oven and pour the glaze evenly over the warm cake, allowing it to seep into the swirls for added sweetness and moisture.
  12. Serve: Allow the glazed cake to cool slightly before serving. It can be served warm or at room temperature; slicing is easier once cooled.

Notes

  • Ensure not to overmix the batter when adding the melted butter to keep the cake tender.
  • Use softened butter for the cinnamon filling to make mixing easier.
  • The glaze can be adjusted in thickness by adding more powdered sugar or milk as needed.
  • For a deeper cinnamon flavor, increase cinnamon in the filling by 1 teaspoon.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • Reheat slices in the microwave for 10-15 seconds to enjoy warm flavors.

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