Swirled Cinnamon Roll Cake (Printable Version)
Soft buttery cake with cinnamon-sugar swirls and silky vanilla glaze, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
# What You Need:
→ Cake Components
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
→ 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
→ Vanilla Glaze
13 - 1 cup powdered sugar
14 - 2-3 tablespoons milk
15 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan thoroughly with butter or cooking spray.
02 - In a large bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, softened butter, milk, eggs, baking powder, salt, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes. Pour batter evenly into prepared pan.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour until thick paste forms.
04 - Drop spoonfuls of cinnamon mixture over cake batter. Using a knife, swirl through batter creating marble effect, being careful not to over-mix.
05 - Bake for 32-38 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cake should be golden brown.
06 - While cake bakes, whisk powdered sugar, 2-3 tablespoons milk, and vanilla until smooth and pourable. Add more milk if needed.
07 - Let cake cool 10-15 minutes. Drizzle glaze evenly over warm cake. Slice and serve warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It delivers all the warm, gooey comfort of cinnamon rolls without the hours of rising and rolling dough
- The cake stays incredibly moist for days, making it perfect for make-ahead breakfast or unexpected guests
02 -
- Don't over swirl the cinnamon mixture or you'll lose those beautiful distinct ribbons
- The cake is done when the edges pull away from the pan slightly and the center feels set
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients mix more easily and create a more uniform batter
- Let the cake cool for the full 10 minutes before glazing so the glaze drizzles beautifully instead of melting completely