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A mouthwatering cinnamon roll cake featuring a rich icing, revealing its spiral design.

Cinnamon Roll Cake From Scratch

A delicious homemade cinnamon roll cake that combines the flavors of classic cinnamon rolls in a convenient cake form.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

Flour and Dry Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 tsp baking powder

Wet Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Butter for Batter

  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter (melted, 1 stick)

Filling

  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon

Icing

  • 2 cup powdered sugar (sifted)
  • 5 Tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch baking pan.
  • Mix dry ingredients and combine with wet ingredients to form batter.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
  • Mix brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon for filling; sprinkle over batter.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until golden. Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla for icing and drizzle over cooled cake.

Notes

Ensure not to overbake to keep the cake moist.
Keyword cake, cinnamon