Cinnamon Roll Cake

Total Time Prep: 30 mins. Cook: 35 mins.
Yield 15 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
Cinnamon roll cake combines soft vanilla butter cake with cinnamon swirls and luscious cream cheese icing. It's the perfect sweet treat for weekend brunch or dessert.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1-1/2 cups whole milk
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • FILLING:
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • GLAZE:
  • 6 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat melted butter and sugar until smooth, 2-3 minutes. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until fluffy and pale in color. Beat in vanilla and milk until incorporated. In a small bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder and salt. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients; whisk until just incorporated. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish.
  2. In another large bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, flour and cinnamon together until well combined and creamy. Drop dollops of cinnamon mixture evenly over cake batter; use a knife to swirl through cake. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese on medium speed until smooth, 3-4 minutes. Reduce mixer speed to medium-low; add confectioners' sugar until incorporated, 1-2 minutes. Increase speed to medium; beat in milk, vanilla extract and salt until fluffy, 3-4 minutes. Drizzle icing over warm cake. Serve immediately or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 502 calories, 27g fat (16g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 413mg sodium, 62g carbohydrate (41g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.

With ooey-gooey butter and icing, this cake tastes just as delicious as a cinnamon roll without having to roll any dough. Add raisins or nuts for a cinnamon roll-like variation. —Jan Sedlak, Omaha, Nebraska
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