Iced Cinnamon Roll Cake (Print Version)

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

# What You’ll Need:

→ 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

# How to Make It:

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 Tips::

01 -
  • Uses ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen
  • No waiting for yeast to rise and no rolling required
  • Ready in under an hour perfect for busy mornings or last minute dessert needs
  • It is easy to slice and share which makes it great for gatherings and potlucks
  • The scent of cinnamon and butter wafting through the kitchen makes any day feel special
02 -
  • Vegetarian friendly so perfect for most diets
  • Stays soft for two days if kept in an airtight container
  • Delicious both warm and at room temperature
03 -
  • Use room temperature butter for the swirl so it spreads easily and blends into the cake batter
  • Do not over swirl or you will lose those distinct sweet ribbons in the finished cake
  • Always sift powdered sugar for the icing so it is perfectly smooth and silky every time

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