Description
Indulge in the warm comfort and enticing flavors of this Cinnamon Roll Cake. A delightful twist on traditional cinnamon rolls, this cake offers a perfect blend of sweetness and spice in every bite. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, it’s a must-try for any dessert lover.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cinnamon Swirl:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Mix the cake batter: In a large bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, salt, and baking powder. Add milk, egg, vanilla, and melted butter, stir until just combined, and pour into the baking dish.
- Prepare the cinnamon swirl: In a separate bowl, mix softened butter, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon to form a paste. Drop spoonfuls over the batter and swirl with a knife.
- Bake: Bake for 28–32 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Make the glaze: Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to make the glaze.
- Glaze and serve: Drizzle the warm cake with glaze and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- This cake is best enjoyed warm and can be reheated in the microwave.
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a pinch of nutmeg to the batter or swirl mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
