Description
This Cinnabon Cinnamon Roll Cake is like a giant gooey cinnamon roll baked into a moist and tender cake. Swirled with buttery cinnamon sugar and finished with a luscious glaze, it’s the perfect mash-up of cinnamon roll and coffee cake—minus the fuss of yeast or rising time. Whether you’re looking for easy breakfast ideas, a comforting brunch recipe, or a crowd-pleasing dessert, this warm, bakery-style treat delivers all the rich flavors of your favorite cinnamon rolls in one delicious slice.
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1.5 cups buttermilk
0.5 cup melted butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
3. Pour the batter into the baking dish and spread evenly.
4. In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon.
5. Drizzle the cinnamon sugar over the batter and gently swirl with a butter knife.
6. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. While the cake bakes, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to make the glaze.
8. Pour the glaze over the warm cake right out of the oven.
9. Let sit for 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Swirl lightly—overmixing the cinnamon layer will muddy the look.
Add chopped pecans or walnuts for a crunchy twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: cinnamon roll cake, cinnabon recipe, brunch cake, breakfast cake, sweet breakfast