Swirled Cinnamon Roll Cake (Print View)
Soft buttery cake swirled with cinnamon-sugar ribbons and topped with silky vanilla glaze for a quick breakfast treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cake Base
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
04 - 1 cup whole milk
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 1 tbsp baking powder
07 - 1/2 tsp salt
08 - 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
→ Cinnamon Swirl
09 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
10 - 1 cup brown sugar, packed
11 - 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
12 - 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
→ Vanilla Glaze
13 - 1 cup powdered sugar
14 - 2-3 tbsp milk
15 - 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
# How to Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan thoroughly with butter or cooking spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, softened butter, milk, eggs, baking powder, salt, and vanilla extract. Beat with electric mixer or whisk until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes. Pour batter evenly into prepared pan.
03 - In a separate medium bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour until a thick, spreadable paste forms.
04 - Drop spoonfuls of cinnamon mixture evenly over cake batter. Using a butter knife, gently swirl through the batter in circular or figure-eight motions to create marbled effect. Avoid over-mixing.
05 - Bake for 32-38 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Rotate pan halfway through baking for even cooking.
06 - While cake bakes, whisk powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, and vanilla extract in small bowl until smooth and pourable. Add additional milk if needed to reach desired consistency.
07 - Remove cake from oven and let cool in pan for 10-15 minutes. Drizzle glaze evenly over warm cake. Slice into squares and serve warm for optimal flavor and texture.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- You get all the cinnamon roll goodness with about half the effort and time
- The swirled pattern creates beautiful pockets of cinnamon sugar in every single bite
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- Resist the urge to swirl too many times or you'll end up with evenly blended cinnamon instead of those gorgeous ribbons
- The glaze sets quickly once poured, so have your drizzling pattern planned before you start
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- Room temperature ingredients blend more easily and create a more tender cake texture
- Use a light touch when swirling—the more you drag your knife through, the less defined your cinnamon ribbons will be