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Cinnamon Roll Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

Cinnamon rolls are a beloved classic, known for their warm, gooey centers and sweet, aromatic spices. But what if you could capture that same deliciousness in an easier, more convenient form? Enter the Cinnamon Roll Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting! This delightful dessert takes all the elements of traditional cinnamon rolls and transforms them into a simple yet indulgent cake. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet treat any time of day, this cake is sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour or cake flour

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar

  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 3/4 cup milk

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1/4 cup butter, melted

For the Cinnamon Swirl:

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened

  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar

  • 1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour

  • 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar

  • 2 Tablespoons butter, softened

  • 4 ounces cream cheese

  • 1–2 Tablespoons milk

  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8×8” baking dish.

  2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, milk, egg, and vanilla. Stir in the melted butter. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth it into an even layer.

  3. Make the cinnamon swirl topping by combining all ingredients until smooth. Drop small spoonfuls of the mixture evenly over the top of the cake batter. Use a knife to swirl through the cake and disperse the mixture throughout the batter.

  4. Bake for 30-37 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Drizzle the cream cheese frosting over the warm cake.

  5. For the Cream Cheese Frosting: Cream the butter and cream cheese together. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and enough milk to make a smooth, soft frosting. Drizzle frosting over the cake with a spoon, or use a ziplock bag and snip a hole out of one of the corners to pipe the frosting on.

Notes

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Calories: 448 kcal
Servings: 8 servings

  • Author: niold.com