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Grandma’s Cinnamon Roll Cake

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  • Author: mohamed
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful twist on the classic cinnamon roll that brings buttery, gooey goodness straight to your plate in cake form.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your 9×13 inch baking dish by greasing it.
  2. Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy—about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Add the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, stirring gently until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, folding gently until just combined.
  6. Create the cinnamon sugar swirl by combining brown sugar and additional cinnamon in a small bowl.
  7. Pour half of the cake batter into your greased baking dish, spread evenly, and sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture on top.
  8. Pour the remaining batter over the cinnamon-sugar layer and swirl through for marbling.
  9. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center.
  10. Prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth, then drizzle over the warm cake.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend. The cake can be made ahead and refrigerated; bring to room temperature before baking.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 230
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg