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Cinnamon Roll Cake
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Cinnamon Roll Cake

All of the flavorful goodness of a cinnamon roll comes together in this easy-to-make cake. 
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time1 hr
Servings: 15 servings
Author: Terri @ that's some good cookin'

Ingredients

Topping:

  • 1 cup 2 sticks real butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Cake:

  • 3 cups all-purpose white flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • 1/2 cup 1 stick real butter, melted

Glaze:

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 5 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, mix the 2 sticks of softened butter, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon and pecans until well combined. Set aside.
  • In an electric or stand mixer mix the flour, salt, sugar, baking powder, milk, eggs and vanilla.
  • Once combined well, slowly stir in the 1/2 cup melted butter.
  • Pour batter into a greased 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
  • Drop topping evenly over cake batter by the tablespoonsful and use a knife to marble/swirl through the cake.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick comes out nearly clean from center
  • Place powdered sugar, milk and vanilla in a large bowl. Whisk until smooth. Drizzle over warm cake. Allow to cool before cutting.
  • Cut into 15 serving pieces. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

This recipe from The Girl Who Ate Everything via Picky Palate