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🍰 Cinnabon Cinnamon Roll Cake Recipe 🍰
“The Classic Cinnamon Roll, Reimagined in Cake Form”
🌟 Introduction
If you love the gooey, soft, sweet, and cinnamon-filled goodness of a Cinnabon cinnamon roll, you’re going to fall head over heels for this Cinnabon Cinnamon Roll Cake. This dessert captures the best parts of the famous roll—swirls of brown sugar and cinnamon, buttery softness, and rich vanilla icing—but it’s all baked in one big, shareable pan. Perfect for brunches, birthdays, or cozy evenings with your sweetheart.
This cake is easy to make, doesn’t require any yeast or rising time, and gives you the taste of a bakery-style treat right from your oven!
🕰️ A Little History
The original Cinnabon® cinnamon roll debuted in 1985 in Seattle, Washington. Known for its rich Makara cinnamon, brown sugar, and luscious cream cheese frosting, the roll quickly became a beloved indulgence across malls and airports. This cake version reimagines the roll into a simpler form for home bakers without compromising the decadence.
🧾 Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 tsp baking powder
- 1½ cups milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
For the Cinnamon Swirl Filling:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
For the Glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 5 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- (Optional: 4 oz cream cheese, softened, for a thicker cream cheese glaze)
🧑🍳 Instructions
🔸 Step 1: Prepare the Batter
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
- Add in the milk, eggs, vanilla, and melted butter. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
🔸 Step 2: Make the Cinnamon Swirl
- In a separate bowl, mix together the softened butter, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon until it forms a thick paste.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cinnamon mixture all over the cake batter.
- Use a knife or skewer to swirl the cinnamon mixture through the batter, creating beautiful marble-like streaks.
🔸 Step 3: Bake
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
🔸 Step 4: Glaze It
- While the cake is baking, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla (and cream cheese if using) until smooth.
- Once the cake comes out of the oven, let it cool for about 10 minutes, then drizzle the glaze generously over the warm cake.
💞 Formation with Lovers
Want to make it romantic? Bake this cake together with your partner. Let one person swirl the cinnamon while the other whisks the glaze. Write your initials into the swirls before baking—it bakes into a hidden message of love. Serve warm slices with two spoons, cozy on the couch with a movie.
You can even add chopped pecans or a sprinkle of sea salt for a classy touch. Light a candle. Pour coffee or sparkling cider. Let the sweetness begin. 💑
📜 Conclusion
This Cinnabon Cinnamon Roll Cake is a rich, indulgent twist on a beloved classic, combining everything you love about cinnamon rolls with the ease of a no-fuss cake. Whether you’re making it for your family, a gathering, or just a quiet dessert with someone special, it’s a recipe that brings warm hearts and full bellies.
🔁 Method Recap
- Mix cake batter.
- Swirl in cinnamon sugar filling.
- Bake until golden.
- Glaze while warm.
- Enjoy every fluffy, gooey, sweet bite.
💖 Lovers’ Tip
Bake it, share it, fall in love again. Because the best kind of cinnamon roll… is the one that brings people together.
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