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Homemade Cinnamon Roll Cake

Warm, sweet, and utterly comforting, this cake combines the beloved flavors of cinnamon rolls without the fuss of rolling dough, making it a perfect treat for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 9 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
Icing Ingredients
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk for icing
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract for icing

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix the milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined.
  4. Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
Cinnamon Filling
  1. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle this mixture over the batter in the pan.
  2. Pour the remaining batter over the cinnamon mixture, smoothing it out gently.
Baking
  1. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Icing
  1. For the icing, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over the warm cake.

Notes

Serve warm or at room temperature. Pairs well with coffee, tea, fresh fruit, or whipped cream. Store cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days, or refrigerate for up to a week.