Description
Indulge in a warm, comforting Ooey Gooey Cinnamon Roll Cake that captures all the flavors of your favorite cinnamon rolls in a moist, fluffy cake form. This dessert features a rich cinnamon swirl and a sweet vanilla glaze, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cinnamon Swirl:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup 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: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, granulated sugar, and baking powder, ensuring even distribution for a balanced rise.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter until the batter is smooth and fully combined, without overmixing.
- Pour Batter: Pour the prepared batter into the greased baking dish, spreading evenly with a spatula.
- Prepare Cinnamon Swirl: In a separate bowl, blend the softened butter, brown sugar, flour, and ground cinnamon to create a thick, spready paste.
- Create Swirl: Drop spoonfuls of the cinnamon mixture over the batter and use a knife or skewer to gently swirl it throughout the batter to create a marbled effect.
- Bake the Cake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Make the Glaze: While the cake bakes, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable.
- Glaze and Serve: Once the cake is out of the oven and still warm, drizzle the vanilla glaze evenly over the top. Serve warm to enjoy the gooey texture.
Notes
- For extra richness, consider adding chopped pecans or walnuts to the cinnamon swirl before baking.
- This cake is best enjoyed warm but can be reheated gently in the microwave.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
