Description
Big Mama’s Cinnamon Roll Cake is the ultimate dessert for cinnamon lovers! This soft, buttery cake is swirled with cinnamon sugar and topped with a decadent glaze, making it the perfect treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. If you love cinnamon rolls but want a quicker, no-fuss version, this cake is your answer!
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Swirl:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Prepare the cake batter: In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together the milk, granulated sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Make the cinnamon swirl: In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon together until smooth.
- Assemble the cake: Pour the cake batter into the prepared baking pan. Spoon the cinnamon mixture over the top of the batter in spoonfuls. Use a knife or toothpick to swirl the cinnamon mixture into the batter, creating a marbled effect.
- Bake the cake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Make the glaze: While the cake is cooling, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make the glaze.
- Serve: Once the cake has cooled slightly, drizzle the glaze over the top of the cake. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg or a dash of maple syrup to the glaze.
- This cake is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a sweet snack!
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- If you want a richer glaze, you can use cream instead of milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg