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Cinnamon Roll Cake

Cinnamon Roll Cake
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This Cinnamon Roll Cake is a soft, gooey, and delicious cake that captures the classic cinnamon roll flavors in an easy-to-make, sliceable treat. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy snack, it features a tender cake base swirled with a cinnamon-sugar mixture and optionally topped with creamy frosting for a comforting indulgence without the fuss of rolling dough.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cream Cheese Frosting (Optional)

  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 to 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Batter: Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. In a separate large bowl, cream the softened butter with sugar until fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients, to form a smooth batter.
  2. Create the Cinnamon Swirl: In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon until well combined. This mixture will create the gooey cinnamon pockets in the cake.
  3. Layer the Batter and Swirl: Pour half of the cake batter into a greased baking dish. Evenly sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the batter. Pour the remaining batter on top, then sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the cinnamon mixture through the batter to create a marbled effect.
  4. Bake to Perfection: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The cake should rise nicely with gooey cinnamon pockets inside.
  5. Frost and Serve: Allow the cake to cool slightly before spreading the optional cream cheese frosting evenly over the top. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for the smoothest batter and best texture.
  • Do not over-swirl the cinnamon sugar to keep distinct swirls without mixing too much.
  • Check the cake for doneness a few minutes before the end of the baking time as ovens vary.
  • Apply frosting sparingly to avoid overwhelming the delicate cake texture.
  • Let the cake cool slightly before frosting to prevent melting.
  • The cake can be stored at room temperature up to 2 days or refrigerated up to 5 days in an airtight container.
  • This cake freezes well for up to 2 months; thaw overnight in refrigerator.
  • Reheat slices in microwave for 15-20 seconds or oven at 300°F covered with foil for 10-15 minutes.

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