Indulge in the delightful combination of a cinnamon roll and a cake with our Cinnamon Roll Cake recipe. This comforting dessert merges the best of both worlds, offering the warmth and spice of a cinnamon roll in the form of a luscious, fluffy cake.
Ingredients
Scale:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
2 large eggs
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, 1 cup of sugar, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Whisk them together until evenly mixed.
Prepare wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup of milk, 2 eggs, 1/2 cup melted butter, and 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract.
Combine wet and dry ingredients: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
Make the cinnamon swirl: In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup softened butter, 1 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, and 1 tablespoon cinnamon. Mix until smooth.
Create the swirl: Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan. Drop spoonfuls of the cinnamon mixture onto the batter, using a knife to swirl it through gently.
Bake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Prepare frosting: While the cake is baking, beat 4 ounces of cream cheese with 1/4 cup of softened butter until smooth. Gradually add 1 cup of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.
Frost the cake: Once the cake has cooled slightly, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
Serve: Slice and enjoy your delicious Cinnamon Roll Cake!
