Cinnabon-Inspired Cinnamon Roll Cake Recipe
This delightful cake captures the essence of Cinnabon's famous cinnamon rolls in a convenient cake form. It's perfect for dessert or a sweet breakfast treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoons milk as needed for desired consistency
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla until blended.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently to avoid overmixing.
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon, then blend in softened butter until crumbly.
- Pour half of the cake batter into the baking dish, sprinkle with cinnamon filling, and cover with remaining batter.
- Gently swirl the batter with a knife to create a marbled effect.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, then add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until creamy.
- Spread frosting over the cooled cake and let it cool completely before slicing.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
For added sweetness, dust with cinnamon or drizzle with icing before serving.