Iced Cinnamon Roll Cake (Print Version)

Tender cake with cinnamon sugar swirls, finished with rich vanilla icing. A sweet treat for any gathering.

# Ingredients:

→ Cake

01 - 360 g all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
03 - 200 g granulated sugar
04 - 16 g baking powder
05 - 360 ml milk
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
08 - 115 g unsalted butter, melted

→ Cinnamon Swirl

09 - 220 g brown sugar, packed
10 - 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
11 - 115 g unsalted butter, room temperature

→ Icing

12 - 240 g powdered sugar
13 - 75 ml milk
14 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat the oven to 175°C. Grease a 33x23 cm rectangular baking pan.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, salt, granulated sugar, and baking powder until evenly blended.
03 - Add milk, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Stir just until combined; do not overmix.
04 - Gently fold in melted unsalted butter, mixing until the batter is smooth and uniform.
05 - Pour the prepared batter evenly into the greased baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
06 - In a separate bowl, blend brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and room temperature butter until a thick, spreadable paste forms.
07 - Distribute spoonfuls of the cinnamon paste over the batter. Using a knife, gently swirl it through the batter to create a marbled effect.
08 - Bake for 28 to 32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the cake springs back lightly.
09 - While the cake bakes, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until the icing is smooth and pourable.
10 - Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes. Drizzle the prepared icing evenly over the warm cake surface.
11 - Let the icing set. Slice the cake into squares and serve warm or at room temperature.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Enhance the flavor by adding diced apples or raisins to the batter.
02 - For a creamier texture, replace half of the milk in the batter with heavy cream.
03 - A touch of ground nutmeg or cardamom in the cinnamon swirl lends extra complexity.
04 - Substitute whole wheat flour for part of the all-purpose flour for added nutrition and reduce sugar if desired.
05 - Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days.

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