Description
If you love the warm, gooey goodness of a classic cinnamon roll, you’re going to adore Big Mama’s Cinnamon Roll Cake. This rich, buttery cake captures all the flavors of homemade cinnamon rolls but without the fuss of kneading or rising dough. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, this cake is comfort food at its finest.
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Ingredients
For the Cake:
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 tbsp baking powder
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½ tsp salt
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1½ cups milk (whole milk preferred)
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2 large eggs
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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½ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cinnamon Swirl:
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1 cup brown sugar, packed
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2½ tbsp all-purpose flour
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1 tbsp ground cinnamon
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⅔ cup unsalted butter, softened
For the Glaze:
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2 cups powdered sugar
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5 tbsp milk
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1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Oven and Pan
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan to prevent sticking.
Step 2: Make the Cake Batter
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Add milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter.
Mix well until a smooth batter forms, being careful not to overmix.
Step 3: Make the Cinnamon Swirl
In a separate bowl, mix the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and softened butter until well combined and crumbly.
Step 4: Assemble the Cake
Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly.
Drop spoonfuls of the cinnamon swirl mixture over the batter.
Use a knife to swirl the cinnamon mixture gently through the batter to create a marbled effect.
Step 5: Bake the Cake
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Check at 30 minutes to ensure you don’t overbake.
Step 6: Make the Glaze
While the cake is baking, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth.
Step 7: Glaze and Serve
Once the cake is done baking, let it cool for about 10 minutes.
Drizzle the glaze generously over the warm cake so it soaks in perfectly.
Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Use Room Temperature Ingredients – Helps everything blend smoothly for a tender crumb.
Don’t Overmix – Mixing too much can make the cake dense instead of fluffy.
Swirl Gently – Over-swirling can mix the batter too much and lose the beautiful marbled look.
Serve Warm – This cake tastes heavenly when slightly warm and gooey.
Freeze Extras – Wrap slices tightly and freeze; reheat in the microwave when cravings hit.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Cuisine: American