Description
Sweet aromas of freshly baked cinnamon roll cake waft through kitchens, promising delightful comfort with each buttery slice. Layers of rich cinnamon swirls and creamy glaze invite you to savor classic flavors that warm hearts and satisfy cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cinnamon Swirl:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
Cream Cheese Glaze:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and generously grease a 9×13 inch baking pan to ensure easy cake removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until thoroughly combined and lump-free.
- Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add eggs, milk, and melted butter. Blend with an electric mixer until the batter becomes smooth and consistent.
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- For the cinnamon swirl, mix brown sugar and ground cinnamon in a separate bowl. Dot the softened butter across the cake batter’s surface.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the butter dots, then use a knife to create elegant swirling patterns throughout the cake batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean and the cake turns golden brown.
- While the cake cools, prepare the cream cheese glaze by beating cream cheese until fluffy, then gradually incorporating powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Once the cake has completely cooled to room temperature, drizzle the cream cheese glaze generously over the top, allowing it to cascade down the sides.
- Slice into squares and serve, enjoying the delightful blend of tender cake and sweet cinnamon swirls.
Notes
- Softening butter at room temperature helps create smoother swirls and prevents lumpy cake texture.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain cake’s delicate structure.
- Reduce sugar content by using alternative sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit for a lower-calorie version without compromising taste.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom to the cinnamon-sugar mixture for a subtle aromatic twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 239 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 61 mg