Swirled Cinnamon Roll Cake (Printable View)
Soft buttery cake swirled with cinnamon-sugar ribbons and silky vanilla glaze. Classic cinnamon roll flavors in an easy breakfast treat.
# Ingredient List:
→ For the Cake
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
04 - 1 cup whole milk
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ For the Cinnamon Swirl
09 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
10 - 1 cup brown sugar, packed
11 - 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
12 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
→ For the Glaze
13 - 1 cup powdered sugar
14 - 2-3 tablespoons milk
15 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
# How to Prepare:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan thoroughly.
02 - In a large bowl, beat together flour, granulated sugar, softened butter, milk, eggs, baking powder, salt, and vanilla until smooth and creamy. Pour batter evenly into the prepared pan.
03 - In a separate bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour until a thick, spreadable paste forms.
04 - Drop spoonfuls of the cinnamon mixture over the cake batter. Use a knife to swirl the cinnamon mixture through the batter, creating a marbled effect.
05 - Bake for 32-38 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
06 - While cake is baking, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth and pourable.
07 - Allow cake to cool for 10-15 minutes, then drizzle glaze evenly over the warm cake. Slice and serve warm for best flavor.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- All the cozy flavors of cinnamon rolls without the hours of rising and rolling dough
- The cinnamon ribbon creates those gooey pockets everyone fights over
- Ready from start to finish in under an hour, perfect for surprise guests
02 -
- Do not overmix the batter or the cake will become tough and dense instead of tender
- The swirl paste should be thick enough to hold its shape when dropped onto the batter
- Cooling the cake for 15 minutes is crucial, otherwise the glaze will slide right off
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients blend together more easily, so set everything out about 30 minutes before baking
- Use a light hand when swirling, you want distinct ribbons of cinnamon, not a fully blended batter