A Cinnabon Cinnamon Roll Cake combines the indulgent flavors of a Cinnabon cinnamon roll with the simplicity of a cake—it’s the best of both worlds! It’s soft, gooey, and topped with a delicious cream cheese glaze. Here’s how to make this delicious dessert:
Ingredients:
For the cake:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk with 1 tablespoon vinegar, let sit for 5 minutes)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the cinnamon swirl:
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
For the cream cheese glaze:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Prepare the cake batter:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a separate large bowl, mix together the sugar, eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until combined. The batter will be thick.
3. Make the cinnamon swirl:
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter for the cinnamon swirl. Stir until well mixed.
4. Assemble the cake:
- Spread the cake batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Drizzle the cinnamon swirl mixture over the top of the batter. Using a knife or toothpick, swirl the cinnamon mixture into the cake batter. Don’t worry about it being perfect—just give it a good swirl for that cinnamon roll effect!
5. Bake the cake:
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter).
- Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
6. Prepare the cream cheese glaze:
- While the cake is cooling, make the glaze by beating the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy.
7. Glaze the cake:
- Once the cake has cooled slightly, drizzle the cream cheese glaze over the warm cake, allowing it to soak into the swirls.
Serve & Enjoy:
Cut into slices and enjoy this Cinnabon Cinnamon Roll Cake that’s warm, gooey, and perfect for breakfast, dessert, or any time you’re craving something sweet!
Let me know how it turns out, and if you’re feeling extra indulgent, you can always add some chopped pecans on top for a fun twist!
