Cinnabon Cinnamon Roll Cake is a delightful treat that captures the essence of Cinnabon cinnamon rolls in cake form. Here’s how to make it:
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
For the Cinnamon Filling:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2-3 tablespoons milk (adjust to desired consistency)
Instructions:
For the Cake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder.
- Add the milk, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until the batter is smooth.
- Stir in the melted butter until well combined.
For the Cinnamon Filling:
- In another bowl, mix together the softened butter, brown sugar, flour, and ground cinnamon until it forms a crumbly texture.
Assembly:
- Spread half of the cake batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon filling evenly over the batter.
- Dollop the remaining cake batter on top of the cinnamon filling. Use a knife to swirl the batter and filling together.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- While the cake is baking, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
- Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined. Add milk as needed to reach your desired frosting consistency.
- Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- Spread the cream cheese frosting over the warm cake. It will melt slightly and create a delicious glaze.
- Slice and serve your Cinnabon Cinnamon Roll Cake while it’s still warm for the best flavor.
Enjoy your homemade Cinnabon-inspired cinnamon roll cake!
