Description
Comfort meets indulgence in this irresistible cinnamon roll cake, blending classic bakery nostalgia with homemade warmth. Swirls of sweet cinnamon and buttery layers promise a delightful dessert experience that will transport you to pure culinary bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
Flour:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Sugars:
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups confectioners sugar
Wet Ingredients and Spices:
- 1 1/2 cups milk (360 ml)
- 2 eggs
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Butter and Fats:
- 1/4 cup butter, melted (60 ml)
- 1 cup butter, softened (226 grams)
- 5 tablespoons milk (75 ml)
Instructions
- Prepare your baking workspace by heating the oven to 350°F and generously coating a 9×13-inch pan with butter or cooking spray.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly combine flour, milk, white sugar, eggs, baking powder, vanilla extract, and salt until the mixture becomes uniform and smooth.
- Gently fold in the melted butter, ensuring it is fully incorporated into the batter.
- Transfer the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan, creating a smooth surface.
- In a separate bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, flour, and ground cinnamon until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Using a spoon, dollop the cinnamon-butter mixture across the top of the cake batter in random clusters.
- With a knife, create elegant swirling patterns by gently dragging the cinnamon mixture through the base batter, generating a beautiful marbled effect.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge with just a few moist crumbs.
- While the cake is cooling, whisk together confectioners’ sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until a smooth, pourable glaze forms.
- Once the cake has cooled slightly but is still warm, drizzle the vanilla glaze generously over the top, allowing it to seep into the cake’s crevices.
Notes
- Opt for room temperature ingredients to ensure smoother mixing and more even baking results.
- Use a light hand when swirling the cinnamon mixture to prevent over-mixing and maintain distinct flavor ribbons.
- Customize the glaze by adding a pinch of cinnamon or using almond extract for a unique twist on the classic recipe.
- Cool the cake completely before drizzling glaze to prevent it from becoming too runny and absorbing into the cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 356
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 118 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg