Cinnamon Roll Cake

I thought it was a good day to share with you one of my favorite sweet treats: cinnamon roll cake. A few years ago, I came across this recipe on another blog and was taken by the creative twist on traditional cinnamon rolls. I’ve baked many batches of cinnamon rolls from scratch, and if you have too, you know that it requires dough making and rising and a good rolling pin and more rising. It’s a process, and one I don’t mind because, well…cinnamon rolls! But this cake version is a delightful alternative that isn’t as labor intensive and it’s a huge crowd pleaser.

This cake is like a coffee cake that pairs well with a warm cup of coffee in the morning. I’ve also served it for brunch and as dessert. It’s great any time of day and a perfect recipe to take to a gathering.

There’s no rolling out dough or waiting for dough to rise with this recipe. You make the cake batter, swirl in some cinnamon goodness, and let the oven do the rest. Your home will smell wonderful. I adjusted the recipe slightly and added a little almond extract…SO good.

I couldn’t pass up an opportunity to spread a little sweetness today. Enjoy!

Cinnamon Roll Cake

 Ingredients:

Cake:

3 cups all-purpose flour

¼ teaspoon salt

1 cup sugar

4 teaspoons baking powder

1 ½ cups milk

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon almond extract

½ cup butter, melted

Topping:

3/4 cup butter, softened {not melted}

1 cup brown sugar

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon cinnamon

Glaze:

1 ½ cups powdered sugar

3 tablespoons milk

½ teaspoon vanilla

 

Directions:

1. For the cake, mix together the flour, salt, sugar and baking powder.
2. Add the milk, eggs, vanilla extract and almond extract. Then slowly stir in the melted butter. Pour the batter into a greased 9×13 pan.
3. Make the topping by mixing together the softened butter, brown sugar, flour and cinnamon. Drop evenly over the batter and swirl into the cake with a knife.
4. Bake at 350 degrees for 28-33 minutes.  Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
5. For the glaze mix together the powdered sugar, milk and vanilla. It should be slightly thick but still runny enough to pour. Pour the glaze over the warm cake. The glaze will harden a little as it sets.
6. Serve warm and enjoy!

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