Description
Soft, sweet, and swirled with cinnamon, this Cinnabon Cinnamon Roll Cake is the ultimate comfort bake. It’s an easy recipe that combines everything you love about classic cinnamon rolls—fluffy texture, buttery cinnamon filling, and rich cream cheese glaze—into one heavenly, crowd-pleasing cake. Whether you’re planning a quick breakfast, an indulgent brunch, or looking for cozy dessert ideas, this is your go-to easy recipe for weekend treats or food ideas everyone will love.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup melted butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped pecans
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add milk, eggs, vanilla, and melted butter. Mix until just combined.
4. Pour batter into the greased baking dish.
5. In a separate bowl, mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon into a thick paste.
6. Drop spoonfuls of the cinnamon mixture over the batter and swirl with a knife.
7. Sprinkle chopped pecans on top.
8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
9. While baking, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and heavy cream until smooth.
10. Drizzle glaze over warm cake and let it melt into the top before serving.
Notes
For best flavor, use Saigon cinnamon for a bolder spice punch.
Let the cake cool slightly before glazing to get that perfect melt.
You can skip pecans or swap for walnuts or chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: easy recipe, breakfast ideas, cinnamon cake, dessert, food ideas