Easy Cinnamon Roll Cake with Creamy Vanilla Icing (Print Version)
Whip up an easy cinnamon roll cake, a delightful twist on classic rolls. This simple recipe features a soft cake swirled with cinnamon sugar and topped with creamy vanilla icing.
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 25 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 60 minutes
Servings: 10 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Vegetarian
# Ingredients:
→ The Fluffy Cake Base
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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2 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 cup whole milk
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1 large egg
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1 tsp vanilla extract
→ The Swirl of Spice
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1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
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1 tbsp ground cinnamon
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
→ The Dreamy Vanilla Glaze
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2 cups powdered sugar
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
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2 tbsp whole milk
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan. This initial step ensures your Easy Cinnamon Roll Cake with Vanilla Icing bakes evenly and doesn't stick.
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In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt. Set aside.
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In a separate medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter, 1 cup whole milk, 1 large egg, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined.
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Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined and no dry streaks remain. Do not overmix for a tender Easy Cinnamon Roll Cake with Vanilla Icing.
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In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, 1 tbsp ground cinnamon, and 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter until a thick, uniform paste forms.
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Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared pan. Dollop spoonfuls of the cinnamon mixture over the batter. Top with the remaining cake batter, then dollop more cinnamon mixture. Swirl gently with a knife.
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Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack before icing.
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While the cake cools, whisk together 2 cups powdered sugar, 1/4 cup softened unsalted butter, 2 tbsp whole milk, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Pour over the cooled Easy Cinnamon Roll Cake with Vanilla Icing.
# Notes:
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To ensure a tender cake, avoid overmixing the batter; stir only until just combined.
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Store leftover cake covered at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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For an even richer cake, substitute half of the whole milk in the batter with buttermilk.
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Serve slices warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra special treat.
# Tools You'll Need:
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9x13 inch baking pan
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Large mixing bowls
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Whisk
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Measuring cups and spoons
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Rubber spatula
# Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
Calories: 480 kcal
Total Fat: 20 g
Total Carbohydrate: 69 g
Protein: 4 g