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🍰 Big Mama’s Cinnamon Roll Cake Recipe 🍰

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This Cinnamon Roll Cake takes all the gooey goodness of cinnamon rolls and turns it into a soft, sweet, and decadent cake! It’s perfect for brunch, dessert, or a special treat, with a moist cake base swirled with cinnamon and sugar and topped with a creamy glaze.

📋 Ingredients:

For the Cake:

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour 🌾
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt 🧂
  • 1 cup granulated sugar 🍬
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder 🌿
  • 1 1/2 cups 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 packed brown sugar 🍬
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 🌾
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 🌿

For the Glaze:

  • 2 cups powdered sugar 🍬
  • 5 tablespoons milk 🥛
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌿

📝 Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

  1. Preheat your oven:
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.

2. Prepare the Cake Batter:

  1. Mix the dry ingredients:
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder.
  1. Add the wet ingredients:
  • Stir in the milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter until just combined. Do not overmix.
  1. Pour into the pan:
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.

3. Make the Cinnamon Swirl:

  1. Mix the cinnamon swirl:
  • In a medium bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon until well combined and smooth.
  1. Add the swirl to the cake:
  • Drop spoonfuls of the cinnamon mixture over the top of the cake batter. Use a knife to swirl it into the batter, creating a marbled effect.

4. Bake the Cake:

  1. Bake:
  • Place the cake in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  1. Cool:
  • Let the cake cool for about 10 minutes before adding the glaze.

5. Prepare the Glaze:

  1. Mix the glaze:
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.

6. Glaze the Cake:

  1. Drizzle the glaze:
  • Pour the glaze evenly over the warm cake, letting it soak into the crevices created by the cinnamon swirl.

7. Serve:

  1. Serve and enjoy:
  • Slice and serve Big Mama’s Cinnamon Roll Cake warm or at room temperature. It pairs beautifully with coffee or tea!

⏱️ Preparation Time: 15 minutes
⏱️ Cooking Time: 30-35 minutes
⏱️ Total Time: 45-50 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 12-16 slices
🔥 Calories: Approximately 400-450 kcal per serving

This Cinnamon Roll Cake is the perfect fusion of cake and cinnamon rolls, with a soft texture, sweet cinnamon swirls, and a generous glaze. It’s sure to be a hit for any occasion! 🍰🌟