Swirled Cinnamon Roll Cake (Printable Version)
Soft buttery cake swirled with cinnamon-sugar ribbons and glazed to perfection.
# Ingredient List:
→ For the Cake
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
04 - 1 cup whole milk
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ For the Cinnamon Swirl
09 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
10 - 1 cup brown sugar, packed
11 - 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
12 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
→ For the Glaze
13 - 1 cup powdered sugar
14 - 2-3 tablespoons milk
15 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with butter or cooking spray.
02 - In a large bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, softened butter, milk, eggs, baking powder, salt, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and creamy. Pour batter evenly into the prepared pan.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour until a thick, spreadable paste forms.
04 - Drop spoonfuls of the cinnamon mixture over the cake batter. Use a knife to gently swirl the cinnamon mixture through the batter, creating a marbled effect.
05 - Bake for 32-38 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
06 - While cake bakes, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable.
07 - Allow cake to cool for 10-15 minutes. Drizzle glaze evenly over the warm cake. Slice and serve warm.
# Tips from hearthlykitchen:
01 -
- All the cinnamon roll comfort in half the time with zero yeast anxiety
- The swirl trick looks impressive but takes literally thirty seconds
- Warm cake with vanilla glaze hits different on lazy mornings
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- Over swirling will mix everything into a uniform color so keep it light and lazy
- The glaze sets fast so work quickly once you start drizzling
- Room temperature ingredients prevent the dreaded lumpy batter situation
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- A butter knife creates the most natural looking swirl pattern
- Let the glaze sit for two minutes before drizzling for the perfect consistency