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Cozy Cinnamon Roll Cake Recipe with Easy Cream Cheese Glaze You’ll Love

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A comforting cinnamon roll cake with a tender crumb and luscious cream cheese glaze, perfect for brunch, holidays, or any cozy occasion. Quick and easy to prepare with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (about 250g)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Cinnamon sugar swirl:
  • 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup (57g) unsalted butter, melted
  • Cream cheese glaze:
  • 4 ounces (113g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk, to thin as needed

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan with butter or non-stick spray and set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar with a mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Add flour mixture in three parts, alternating with buttermilk, starting and ending with flour. Mix gently after each addition; do not overmix.
  6. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter to make the cinnamon swirl.
  7. Pour half the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  8. Drop spoonfuls of the cinnamon swirl mixture over the batter and gently swirl with a butter knife or skewer to create ribbons.
  9. Top with remaining batter and smooth the surface. Repeat swirling with leftover cinnamon mixture if desired.
  10. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean with a few moist crumbs.
  11. Cool the cake in the pan on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before glazing.
  12. Make the cream cheese glaze by beating cream cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add milk 1 tablespoon at a time to reach desired consistency.
  13. Drizzle glaze evenly over the warm cake.
  14. Serve warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense cake. Swirl cinnamon sugar gently to keep visible ribbons. Let cake cool slightly before glazing to prevent glaze from running. Use softened butter and cream cheese for smooth texture. For dairy-free, substitute with plant-based butter, cream cheese, and milk. For gluten-free, replace all-purpose flour with gluten-free baking blend (texture will be denser).

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Keywords: cinnamon roll cake, cream cheese glaze, easy cinnamon cake, cozy dessert, brunch cake, cinnamon swirl cake

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