Craving the comforting flavors of cinnamon rolls but short on time? This cinnamon roll cake is the perfect solution. It’s a delightful blend of fluffy cake and rich cinnamon swirls, topped with a sweet glaze, making it a wonderful treat for breakfast or dessert.
Imagine slicing into a warm cake that has the same gooey, cinnamon-spiced goodness of your favorite cinnamon rolls. This recipe is a breeze to whip up and will fill your kitchen with an irresistible aroma that will have everyone asking for seconds.
The Best Cinnamon Roll Cake You’ll Ever Make

This cinnamon roll cake is moist, fluffy, and filled with a rich cinnamon and sugar mixture that melts in your mouth. The sweet glaze drizzled on top adds an extra touch of sweetness, balancing perfectly with the warm spices.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Prepare Cinnamon Filling: In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Layer Cake: Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the cinnamon mixture evenly over the batter, then pour the remaining batter on top.
- Swirl: Use a knife to gently swirl the cinnamon filling into the batter for a marbled effect.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Prepare Glaze: While the cake cools, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Glaze: Drizzle the glaze over the warm cake and serve.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 slices
- Calories: 320kcal
- Fat: 12g
- Protein: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
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