Cinnabon Cinnamon Roll Cake

This is a light, fluffy, soft, and sweet Cinnabon Cake. It has an amazing cinnamon flavor. I like cinnamon rolls, but more often than not, I have no desire and no free time to bake them. This cinnamon cake recipe is way easier and quicker.

The main benefit of cinnamon cake recipes is simplicity. All you need to do is mix together the Cinnabon cake batter ingredients, bake, and top with simple cream cheese frosting.

As a result, no mess in the kitchen, but the same flavor as the cinnamon rolls. This fabulous cinnamon roll cake comes out perfectly every time. I like the ease of baking cakes in a baking dish rather than a cake pan. I think they are easier to store, cut, and transport.

These are my favorite sheet cakes: Best Pumpkin Dump Cake Recipe, which reminds me of a crisp fall afternoon just like my Easy Apple Pie Filling Coffee Cake does! When we are in the mood for something chocolate, Easy Double Chocolate Coca-Cola Cake certainly does the trick.

How to Make Cinnamon Roll Cake?

1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
2. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt).
3. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs. Then, whisk in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Pour into the dry ingredients. Mix together using a spatula until combined. Transfer to the prepared pan.
4. In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon using an electric mixer. Drop the cinnamon topping over the cake batter. Swirl it over the cake using a knife.
5. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until ready. Check the readiness of the Cinnabon cake using a toothpick inserted in the center. If it comes out clean – the cake is ready.

Making Cinnamon Roll Cake Icing?

Mix together cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Add more milk to achieve the desired consistency. Pour over the warm cake.

Can you Freeze?

Yes, you can freeze this cinnamon roll cake with or without the cream cheese frosting. Let it cool completely and place it in an airtight container or wrap it with plastic wrap. Store in the freezer for up to a month.

Helpful Tips

1. Add chopped pecans or walnuts to your cake.
2. Pour the cream cheese over the warm cake. No need to cool the cake after baking.
3. Don’t over-bake the Cinnabon cake. Bake just until the cake is golden brown and the toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

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Cinnabon Cinnamon Roll Cake

Yield: Servings: 12

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

This is a light, fluffy, soft, and sweet Cinnabon Cake. It has an amazing cinnamon flavor and delicious taste

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Ingredients

For the cake:

• - 3 cups all-purpose flour;
• - 4 tsp baking powder;
• - ¾ cup granulated sugar;
• - ¼ tsp salt;
• - 1 ½ cups whole milk;
• - ½ cup unsalted butter, melted;
• - 2 large eggs, room temperature;
• - 1 tsp vanilla extract.

For the topping:

• - ⅔ cup unsalted butter, softened;
• - ⅔ cup brown sugar;
• - 2 tbsp all-purpose flour;
• - 1 tbsp cinnamon.

For the frosting:

• - 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature;
• - ⅔ cups powdered sugar;
• - 2-3 tbsp whole milk;
• - 1 tsp vanilla extract.

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt).
3. In another bowl, whisk the eggs. Then, whisk in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Pour into the dry ingredients. Mix together using a spatula until combined. Transfer to the prepared pan. Set aside.
4. Make the topping: In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon using an electric mixer. Spoon the cinnamon topping over the cake batter. Swirl it using a knife.
5. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until ready. Check the readiness of the Cinnabon cake using a toothpick inserted in the center, if it comes out clean - the cake is ready.
6. Prepare the frosting. Mix together cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Add more milk to achieve the desired consistency. Pour over the warm cake. Then, slice and serve.

Nutrition Information:

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 302Total Fat: 14gCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 3.2g

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