Here’s a delicious recipe for Cinnabon Cinnamon Roll Cake that captures the flavors of your favorite cinnamon rolls in cake form!
Cinnabon Cinnamon Roll Cake
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Swirl:
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
For the Cream Cheese Glaze:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
2. Make the Cake Batter:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine melted butter, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla. Mix well.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
3. Prepare the Cinnamon Swirl:
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Stir in softened butter until crumbly.
4. Assemble the Cake:
- Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon swirl mixture evenly over the batter.
- Pour the remaining batter on top and use a knife to gently swirl the layers together.
5. Bake:
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Make the Cream Cheese Glaze:
- In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
7. Serve:
- Allow the cake to cool slightly, then drizzle the cream cheese glaze over the top.
- Cut into squares and enjoy!
This cake is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert! Enjoy the warm, gooey goodness!