Description
Indulge in the flavors of a classic cinnamon roll in cake form with this easy and delicious recipe. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, this moist and tender cake is swirled with cinnamon sugar and topped with a sweet glaze.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Filling:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Prepare Filling: In a small bowl, combine softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Layer and Bake: Pour batter into the dish, spoon cinnamon mixture over it, swirl gently, and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Make Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract for glaze.
- Glaze and Serve: Drizzle glaze over warm cake and serve.
Notes
- You can add chopped pecans or walnuts to the filling for added crunch.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
