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Cinnabon Cinnamon Roll Cake Recipe

Cinnabon Cinnamon Roll Cake Recipe

Sara Collins
The Cinnabon Cinnamon Roll Cake Recipe is soft, sweet and full of cinnamon flavor. It tastes just like the famous Cinnabon rolls. This cake is perfect for breakfast, brunch or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Slices
Calories 380 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cake:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg

For the Cinnamon Swirl:

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted

For the Glaze:

  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Preheat Oven

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x9 inch baking pan. Set aside.

Mix Dry Ingredients

  • In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder and salt until combined.

Mix Wet Ingredients

  • In another bowl, mix milk, melted butter, vanilla and egg until smooth.

Combine Wet and Dry

  • Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients. Stir gently until fully combined, forming smooth batter.

Prepare Cinnamon Swirl

  • Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter in a small bowl. Set aside.

Layer Cake Batter

  • Pour half of the cake batter into the pan. Spread evenly using a spatula.

Add Cinnamon Swirl

  • Sprinkle half of the cinnamon mixture over the batter. Use a knife to gently swirl.

Add Remaining Batter

  • Pour remaining batter over the swirl. Smooth the top gently with spatula.

Add Remaining Cinnamon

  • Sprinkle the rest of cinnamon mixture on top. Use knife or spoon to create swirl pattern.

Bake the Cake

  • Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes. Cake is golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

Prepare Glaze

  • Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth. Adjust thickness as needed.

Add Glaze

  • Drizzle glaze over warm cake. Spread lightly for full coverage. Let set for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for smooth batter.
  • Swirl gently to keep layers visible.
  • Don’t overmix cake batter to stay fluffy.
  • Let cake cool slightly before glazing.
  • Cut into squares for easy serving.
Keyword Cinnabon Cinnamon Roll Cake Recipe