Cinnabon® Cinnamon Roll Cake

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My mom always gets a ton of compliments and recipe requests when she brings this cake to a gathering.

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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 9x13-inch cake
mid angle looking at a slice of cinnamon roll cake on a plate
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Ingredients

Bottom Layer:

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 ½ cups milk

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 2 eggs

  • 4 teaspoons baking powder

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ cup butter, melted

Top Layer:

  • 1 cup butter, softened

  • 1 cup brown sugar

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Glaze:

  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar

  • 5 tablespoons milk

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.

  2. Mix 3 cups flour, milk, white sugar, eggs, baking powder, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and salt together in a large bowl until well-combined. Stir in 1/4 cup melted butter. Pour batter into the prepared baking pan.

    Overhead of cinnamon roll batter being stirred together in a bowl.

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  3. Beat 1 cup softened butter, brown sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, and cinnamon together in a large bowl until smooth. Drop by spoonfuls over the batter in the baking pan.

    Overhead of cinnamon roll batter resting in a baking dish with dollops of brown sugar mix being placed on top.

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  4. Swirl the top layer into the bottom layer with a knife to create a marble effect.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out nearly clean, 25 to 30 minutes.

  6. Mix confectioners' sugar, milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in a large bowl until smooth.

    Overhead of a white glaze mixture being whisked together in a bowl.

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  7. Drizzle over warm cake.

    Mid angle looking at a slice of cinnamon roll cake on a plate.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

539 Calories
21g Fat
83g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 539
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 27%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Cholesterol 85mg 28%
Sodium 380mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 83g 30%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 57g
Protein 6g 12%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 170mg 13%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 137mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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