Cinnamon Roll Cake Recipe

Cinnamon Roll Cake Recipe

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A decadent dessert that combines the gooey goodness of cinnamon rolls with the elegance of a cake. This recipe yields a moist, flavorful cake with a sweet cream cheese frosting. Perfect for special occasions or a weekend treat.

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the Filling:

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

For the Frosting:

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2-3 cups powdered sugar

Instructions:

Make the Cake Batter:

  1. Preheat oven: to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  3. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Alternate wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

Prepare the Filling:

  1. Combine ingredients: In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.

Assemble the Cake:

  1. Spread batter: Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared pan.
  2. Spread filling: Spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the batter.
  3. Top with remaining batter: Pour the remaining batter over the filling.
  4. Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Make the Frosting:

  1. Cream ingredients: In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  2. Add vanilla and sugar: Beat in the vanilla extract, then gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

Frost and Serve:

  1. Cool cake: Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting.
  2. Frost: Frost the cooled cake with the cream cheese frosting.
  3. Serve: Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar in the filling.
  • To make the cake extra moist, add a splash of coffee or milk to the batter.
  • For a more intense cinnamon flavor, increase the amount of cinnamon in the filling.
  • For a festive touch, sprinkle the top of the cake with cinnamon sugar.

Enjoy this delicious and indulgent treat!

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