Description
Craving that warm, gooey Cinnabon flavor without the hassle of dough rising? This Cinnabon Cinnamon Roll Cake is the perfect solution for a quick breakfast, indulgent dessert, or cozy brunch treat. With buttery vanilla cake, thick cinnamon swirls, and a luscious cream cheese glaze, this easy recipe delivers bakery-quality taste in under an hour. It’s one of the best breakfast ideas or food ideas when you want something simple yet impressive. Whether you’re serving it at a gathering or enjoying it solo with coffee, this is one easy recipe you’ll make again and again.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until fluffy.
3. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk into the wet mixture. Mix until just combined.
6. Pour batter into prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
7. In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, cinnamon, and softened butter for the swirl.
8. Drop spoonfuls of the cinnamon mixture over the batter and gently swirl with a knife.
9. Bake for 32–38 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool 15 minutes.
10. In another bowl, whisk cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
11. Drizzle glaze over warm cake and allow to set slightly before slicing.
12. Slice into squares and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Always use softened butter and cream cheese for smoother mixing.
Don’t overmix the batter after adding flour to keep it fluffy.
Let the cake cool slightly before glazing so it doesn’t melt completely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast or Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg