This easy Cinnamon Roll Cake is a must for Cinnamon Roll lovers! All the taste of your favorite cinnamon buns without any of the effort – simply delicious.
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time35 minutesmins
Total Time55 minutesmins
Course: Cake
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cinnamon Coffee Cake, Cinnamon Roll Cake, Cinnamon Swirl Cake
200g(7/8 cup) softened butteror margarine such as Stork
4medium eggs
120ml(½ cup) whole or semi skimmed milkroom temperature
2tspvanilla extractor vanilla paste
Cinnamon Butter
230g(2 sticks) unsalted buttermelted
200g(1 cup) brown sugar
3tbspflourplain / all purpose flour
3tbspground cinnamon
Glaze
240g(2 cups) icing sugar
1tspvanilla extract
4tbspmilkor as needed
Instructions
Make the Cake Batter
Preheat the oven to 170C (340F) Fan Setting 180C (350F) regular setting. Mist a rectangular tin with cake release and line with baking paper letting the edges hang over the sides.
Put the flour, sugar, baking powder and bicarbonade of soda in a large mixing bowl and mix together to combine. Add the softened butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
Start beating at lowest speed setting until ingredients come together. Increase the speed to maximum and beat until the batter is completely smooth - about 30 seconds to one minute. Stop the mixer and scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl halfway through.
Transfer batter to the prepared cake tin and level using a spatula.
Lift the cake out of the tin using the overhanging paper and transfer to a wire rack to cool.
Make the Cinnamon Butter
Combine melted butter, ground cinnamon, flour and brown sugar in a bowl until smooth.
Drizzle this over the cake batter and use a stick or knife to swirl the cinnamon butter into the cake (to create a marbled effect).
Bake the Cake
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the cake is golden and feels springy to the touch. A skewer or knife inserted in the centre should come out clean – if not cook for a further 5 minutes.
Cool the cake in the tin for 10 minutes then lift it out using the overhanging paper. The cake will be quite sticky as the cinnamon sinks to the bottom while baking. Use a cake lifter to carefully transfer to a large platter or tray.
Make the Glaze
Mix the icing sugar, vanilla extract and milk in a small bowl to make a thick but pourable glaze.
Drizzle the glaze over the still warm cake (or wait until it cools). Dust with a little ground cinnamon or add sprinkles.
Slice and Serve!
Slice using a serrated knife, wiping the blade between slices.
Serve immediately or store in a cake container at room temperature for 2-3 days. Cinnamon breakfast cake anyone? ;)
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Notes
If you are using self raising flour then add only 1 tsp baking powder (no baking soda).
Unless specified otherwise all your ingredients including butter eggs and milk should be at room temperature in order to achieve a smooth batter. If one or more of the ingredients are cold they will cause your batter to split or look curdled.
If your milk is cold from the fridge then heat briefly in the microwave or saucepan until just tepid. Make sure the milk is body temperature - not too hot!
Place cold eggs into warm water for five minutes to bring them back to room temperature.
Cut cold butter into cubes and leave for an hour on your counter to warm up or use margarine (Stork).
This is a great cake for bake sales and parties as it serves a big crowd. It keeps well in an airtight container for 2-3 days if you want to keep it all to yourself!