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    Cinnamon Roll Cake

    November 8, 2021 by LaKita 6 Comments

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    This Cinnamon Roll Cake is a sweet and buttery cake that is easy to make, fluffy, and delicious. It's everything that you love about cinnamon rolls transformed into cake form.

    Try making a batch of Cinnamon Rolls which is the inspiration for this recipe or a sweet stack of Cinnamon Roll Waffles if you're craving a sweet and delicious treat for breakfast.

    overhead view of a finished cinnamon roll cake in a white square baking dish.

    If you love cinnamon rolls, then you will certainly love this cake recipe.

    It is sweet, gooey, and loaded with cinnamon flavor. It is also simple to make with a few basic ingredients that you may already have in your kitchen. This cake is so delicious and perfect to make and share with family and friends or enjoy a piece all to yourself with a warm cup of coffee.

    Either way, I'm sure you will enjoy this recipe so be sure to save it to make soon!

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    Ingredient Notes

    1. All-purpose flour - Use plain flour for this recipe. No other flour substitutes have been tried.
    2. Baking powder - Be sure to check the date to make sure that it has not expired.
    3. Kosher salt - A small amount of kosher salt works best, but use any salt that you have on hand.
    4. Granulated sugar - May also use cane sugar to make the cake.
    5. Milk - Whole milk works best.
    6. Egg - One large egg is all that is needed to make this cake recipe.
    7. Butter - Melt the butter to use in the cake and make sure it is softened to use in the filling.
    8. Vanilla extract - Pure vanilla extract for the cake and the topping.
    9. Brown sugar - Use brown sugar for the filling of the cake, similar to a regular cinnamon roll.
    10. Ground cinnamon - Gives the cake that cinnamon flavor.
    11. Powdered sugar - Make the thick topping similar to cinnamon roll icing.

    Instructions

    Begin the cake recipe by preheating the oven to 350 degrees F. and lightly spraying an 8x8-inch square baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and kosher salt. Set this bowl aside.

    In a separate medium bowl, using a mixer, mix together the granulated sugar, milk, egg, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and combined.

    cake ingredients combined in white mixing bowl

    Pour the mixture into the prepared square baking pan. Then set aside while you mix the cinnamon roll topping.

    cinnamon roll cake mixture spread evenly in white square baking dish

    In a small bowl, using a whisk, combine the butter, all-purpose flour, and ground cinnamon until it is smooth. Pour evenly on top of the cake mixture in the baking pan. Place into the oven and bake 30 to 40 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean.

    overhead view of cinnamon mixture in white mixing bowl with whisk

    Once you carefully remove the finished cake from the oven allow it to cool while preparing the glaze topping. In a small bowl, stir together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until combined. Pour evenly over the cake while it is still warm and spread evenly over the top. Allow the cake to continue to cool in the baking pan on a wire rack before cutting to serve. Enjoy!

    overhead view on square piece of cinnamon roll cake on white plate

    Storage

    Store any leftover cake in an airtight container or cover the baking pan with a lid or foil and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You may also store it at room temperature instead if you prefer for up to 2 days.

    Recipe

    overhead view of cinnamon roll cake in a white square baking dish

    Cinnamon Roll Cake

    LaKita Anderson
    This Cinnamon Roll Cake is a sweet and buttery cake that is easy to make, fluffy, and delicious. It's everything that you love about cinnamon rolls transformed into cake form.
    4.50 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 40 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 9
    Calories 381 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • ¾ cup milk
    • 1 large egg
    • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
    • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
    • ½ tablespoon ground cinnamon
    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • 1 cup powdered sugar
    • 2 tablespoons milk
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

    Instructions
     

    • Begin the cake recipe by preheating the oven to 350 degrees F. and lightly spraying an 8x8-inch square baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together the 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt. Set this bowl aside.
    • In a separate medium bowl, using a mixer, mix together the ½ cup granulated sugar, ¾ cup milk, 1 large egg, 4 tablespoons melted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and combined.
    • Pour the cake mixture into the prepared square baking pan. Then set aside while you mix the cinnamon roll topping.
    • In a small bowl, using a whisk, combine the ½ cup softened butter, 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, and ½ tablesponn ground cinnamon until it is smooth. Pour evenly on top of the cake mixture in the baking pan. Place into the oven and bake 30 to 40 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean.
    • Once you carefully remove the finished cake from the oven allow it to cool while preparing the glaze topping.
    • In a small bowl, stir together the 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract until combined. Pour evenly over the cake while it is still warm and spread evenly over the top. Allow the cake to continue to cool in the baking pan on a wire rack before cutting to serve. Enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 381kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 4gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 190mgPotassium: 176mgFiber: 1gSugar: 37gVitamin A: 540IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 91mgIron: 1mg

    *All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.

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    Original post date 12/14/2015. Updated 11/08/2021. Updated photos are by Gabby of Cookie Dough Diaries

    close up side view of a slice of cinnamon roll cake on a white plate

    More Cinnamon Roll Recipes

    • Cinnamon Rolls
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    • Cinnamon Roll Waffles
    • Vegan Cinnamon Rolls

    Got any comments, questions, or other ideas for this Cinnamon Roll Cake? Please share them in the comments below!


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    Comments

    1. Sonya

      December 14, 2015 at 4:25 pm

      This cake looks just as delicious as the scones. I can't believe there are only 17 days left in this year. Every year time goes by a little faster. I hope you have fun at the movies seeing Star Wars 🙂

      Reply
      • admin

        December 15, 2015 at 10:31 am

        Thank you! I know its crazy!!

        Reply
    2. Akaleistar

      December 14, 2015 at 8:37 pm

      Yummmmmy! I'd love a piece of that Cinnamon Roll Cake right now 🙂

      Reply
      • admin

        December 15, 2015 at 10:32 am

        Yes it was really good 🙂

        Reply
    3. Tamara

      December 15, 2015 at 5:47 pm

      Does Allegra work well for you? I got hit with allergies and I NEVER do unless it's spring. We've had extremely strange weather up here. Mild and wet. A breeding ground for allergies!
      The cake looks like perfection.
      And we can't wait for Star Wars!!!

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      • admin

        December 17, 2015 at 3:46 pm

        It works really well for me...yes it really is an allergy breeding ground...EEK!!

        Reply

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