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Cinnabon Cinnamon Roll Cake

Cinnabon Cinnamon Roll Cake

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Why You’ll Love It You know the smell before you see the sign. Warm cinnamon sugar drifts through the air, buttery and sweet, and suddenly you are standing in front of a bakery kiosk deciding that today is the day.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 24 1x

Ingredients

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For the Cake
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
4 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
1½ cups milk, whole milk or 2%
2 eggs, large
2 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

For the Cinnamon Swirl
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar, packed
2 tbsp ground cinnamon
2 tbsp all-purpose flour

For the Cream Cheese Glaze
4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
3 tbsp milk, adjust for consistency
½ tsp vanilla extract
Pinch salt

Instructions

Instructions
1-Set oven to 350°F (175°C): Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line with parchment paper.
2-In a large bowl, whisk together flour,: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3-Add milk, eggs, vanilla, and melted butter: Add milk, eggs, vanilla, and melted butter. Stir until smooth but don’t overmix – just until everything is combined.
4-In a separate bowl, combine softened butter,: In a separate bowl, combine softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour. Mix until creamy and spreadable.
5-Pour the cake batter evenly into the: Pour the cake batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
6-Drop spoonfuls of the cinnamon mixture over: Drop spoonfuls of the cinnamon mixture over the batter. Use a butter knife to gently swirl it into the top – don’t mix it all the way through.
7-Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a: Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean (a few moist crumbs are okay).
8-Beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk,: Beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Add a splash more milk if you prefer a thinner drizzle.
9-While the cake is still warm, pour: While the cake is still warm, pour the glaze over the top. Let it melt slightly into the swirls before slicing.
10-Enjoy warm for that classic “Cinnabon fresh”: Enjoy warm for that classic “Cinnabon fresh” taste!

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  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 40 min
  • Method: bake