Big Mamas Cinnamon Roll Cake
Ingredients
For the Cake Batter:
3 cups all-purpose flour for a soft, structured cake!
teaspoon salt balances the sweetness! 蓼
1 cup granulated sugar adds just the right amount of sweetness!
4 teaspoons baking powder makes it light & fluffy!
1 cups milk whole milk works best! 拏
2 large eggs room temperature for best results! 讀
cup unsalted butter, melted for a rich, buttery cake! 杻
1 teaspoon vanilla extract enhances the cinnamon flavor!
For the Cinnamon Swirl:
cup unsalted butter, softened 杻
1 cup brown sugar for deep caramel-like sweetness!
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour helps thicken the swirl!
1 tablespoon cinnamon the star of the show!
For the Vanilla Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar for the perfect drizzly finish!
2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream for smooth consistency! 拏
teaspoon vanilla extract adds extra flavor!
Step-by-Step Instructions
1 Preheat & Prepare the Cake Batter
Preheat oven to 350F 175C.
Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder.
Add milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
Mix until smooth and combined dont overmix!.
2 Make the Cinnamon Swirl
In a small bowl, mix softened butter, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon until it forms a thick paste.
Drop spoonfuls of the cinnamon mixture over the cake batter.
Use a knife or skewer to swirl it into the batter for that classic cinnamon roll effect!
3 Bake Until Golden Brown
Bake for 3540 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before adding the glaze.
4 Make the Vanilla Glaze & Drizzle!
In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk or cream, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Drizzle the glaze over the warm cake for the ultimate gooey cinnamon roll experience!