Description
A fluffy cinnamon-spiced cake swirled with buttery brown sugar and topped with sweet vanilla glaze—just like a cinnamon roll in cake form.
Ingredients
Cake Batter
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
→ Cinnamon 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
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, mix flour, milk, white sugar, eggs, baking powder, vanilla, and salt until well combined. Stir in melted butter. Pour batter into the greased pan.
In another bowl, beat together softened butter, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon until smooth.
Drop spoonfuls of the cinnamon mixture over the batter. Use a knife to swirl through the batter to create a marbled effect.
Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out nearly clean.
While the cake is still warm, mix confectioners’ sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
Drizzle the glaze over the warm cake and let it soak in before serving.
Notes
Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the cinnamon swirl for extra texture.
For a cream cheese glaze, replace half the milk with softened cream cheese.
Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
Tastes amazing reheated slightly in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast & Brunch
- Method: Oven / Baked
- Cuisine: American
