Cinnamon Roll Cake

4.89 from 185 votes

This easy Cinnamon Roll Cake is sweet, moist, and has all of the flavors of a cinnamon roll but without all the work! It's a crowd pleaser and can be served for a sweet breakfast or dessert.

Prep Time15

Cook Time35

Total Time50

Course: Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 448kcal

Author: Lauren Allen

Cost: 6

Ingredients

Cinnamon Roll Cake:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour , or cake flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup butter , melted

Cinnamon Swirl:

1/2 cup butter , softened
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon

Cream Cheese Frosting:

1 cup powdered sugar
2 Tablespoons butter , softened
4 ounces cream cheese
1-2 Tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8x8'' baking dish.
Cake Batter: In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, milk, egg and vanilla. Stir in melted butter. Pour mixture into prepared pan and smooth into an even layer.
Cinnamon Swirl: Combine 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 Tablespoon flour, and 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon, mixing until smooth.
Swirl into cake: Drop small spoonfuls of the mixture evenly over the top of the cake batter. Use a knife to swirl through the cake and disperse the mixture throughout the cake batter.
Bake 30-37 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Drizzle cream cheese frosting over warm cake. Serve warm.
Cream Cheese Frosting: Cream the butter and cream cheese together. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and enough milk to make a smooth, soft frosting. Drizzle frosting over the cake with a spoon, or use a ziplock bag and snip a hole out of one of the corners to pipe the frosting on.
Serve: This cake is best served warm from the oven, the same day it's made.

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Notes

Storing Instructions: Cinnamon roll cake is best served the day it's made. It will dry out the longer it sits, just like regular cinnamon rolls. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.

Freezing Instructions: Cover frosted cake with a double layer of aluminum foil or lid, and freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving. If desired, rewarm slices in the microwave on half power.

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