Description
Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of Big Mama’s Cinnamon Roll Cake. This easy-to-make dessert combines all the delicious elements of a classic cinnamon roll in a delightful cake form.
Ingredients
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For the cake batter:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
For the cinnamon swirl:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
For the glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 5 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the baking dish: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Make the cake batter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add milk, eggs, vanilla, and melted butter. Pour the batter into the prepared dish.
- Prepare the cinnamon swirl: In a separate bowl, mix softened butter, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon to form a paste. Drop spoonfuls over the batter and swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake the cake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Glaze the cake: While warm, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Drizzle over the cake.
- Serve: Let the cake cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- This cake tastes just like a gooey cinnamon roll but is quicker to make.
- Add chopped pecans to the cinnamon swirl for extra flavor.
- Best served warm, but can be stored at room temperature for 2–3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
