Cinnabon Cinnamon Roll Cake
This Cinnabon Cinnamon Roll Cake captures the classic flavor of cinnamon rolls in a soft, buttery cake with a sweet cinnamon-sugar swirl, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Cake Base
- 2 cups all-purpose flour Avoid packing tightly into the measuring cup.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted Ensure it's fully melted.
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon-Sugar Swirl
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it gently.
Cinnamon-Sugar Mixture
- In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon together.
- Sprinkle it over the batter and make gentle swirls throughout the batter.
Baking
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Allow to cool briefly before slicing. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Optional: Add a light glaze after cooling.