If you’re craving the warm, gooey goodness of cinnamon buns but want the convenience of a cake, this Cinnamon Bun Cake is the perfect treat! It’s a moist, buttery cake with layers of cinnamon sugar swirls, topped with a luscious glaze that brings all the flavors of a classic cinnamon roll in a fraction of the time.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups milk
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter, melted
For the Cinnamon Swirl:
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- ½ cup butter, softened
For the Glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 5 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract