A cinnamon roll cake combines all the best flavors of a cinnamon roll in cake form. This moist, buttery cake is swirled with a cinnamon-sugar filling and topped with a luscious glaze, making it perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. This recipe brings together soft, tender cake with a gooey cinnamon swirl and a sweet icing that’s just like a cinnamon roll!
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
For the Cinnamon Swirl:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
For the Glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 5 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract