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Published: Oct 8, 2022 ยท Last Updated On: Nov 14, 2022 by Natasha Minocha

Easy Cinnamon Roll Cake Recipe

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Addicted to cinnamon buns or cinnamon rolls but donโ€™t want to put in the effort of making and then double-proofing dough? This cinnamon roll cake recipe is your savior. Incredibly cinnamon-y, you get to savor the fiery sweetness in the moist, fluffy, and utterly buttery crumbs of the cinnamon cake, accented with just a hint of crunch from the topping.

Cinnamon Roll Cake Recipe

Nothing says fall (or celebration) quite like the smell of cinnamon wafting from the kitchen. And when it is in the form of warm cinnamon rolls hot from the oven, it is all the better.

But rolls take time, some pre-planning, and just a little bit of fuss. This easy cinnamon roll cake, on the other hand, is a quicker way to take advantage of the spice that I think is synonymous with comfort.

Call it cinnamon bun cake, Cinnabon cake, or cinnamon roll cake, the swirls of cake and spice, interlaced with icing, unroll more than just a comforting fall dessert. Itโ€™s the to-die-for recipe for a holiday treat or get-together.

Cinnamon Roll Cake Recipe

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THE BEST CINNAMON CAKE RECIPE EVER

Love cinnamon rolls but not the effort? This cake gives you all that gooey, cinnamon-swirled deliciousnessโ€”without the kneading, rolling, and waiting!

Every bite is fluffy, buttery, and packed with warm cinnamon-sugar swirls, topped with a dreamy glaze that soaks right in. Itโ€™s comfort food at its best!

Whether itโ€™s a weekend treat, a festive dessert, or a cozy afternoon indulgence with coffee, this cake is always a good idea. Bonus: It makes your kitchen smell heavenly!

HOW TO MAKE CINNAMON ROLL CAKE?

(video below)

Step 1: While the oven is heating up, prepare the cinnamon cake roll batter by sifting together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Follow it with sugar.

Step 2: In another bowl, whisk yogurt, oil, and vanilla extract.

Step 3: Add the wet ingredients into the bowl containing the dry mixture and then mix until well combined.

Dry and wet ingredients for Cinnamon Roll Cake Recipe

Step 4: Pour this cake batter into a well-greased and lined pan (I used an 8-inch one). Spread it evenly using a spatula and set aside.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan

Step 5: Make the cinnamon filling by beating softened butter with brown sugar, all-purpose flour, and cinnamon powder.

Ingredients for the cinnamon topping
Cinnamon topping for the cake

HOW TO MARBLE A CAKE?

Step 6: Using a spoon, drop dollops of the cinnamon mixture on top of the cake batter. The mounds should cover the entire batter layer but still have gaps between them.

Dollop spoonfuls of the topping on the cake batter

Step 7: Now, take a skewer or a butter knife and insert it straight down till it touches the bottom of your pan.

Step 8: Drag it through the two layers of cake batter and cinnamon roll mixture. As you move the skewer around, be artistic. Swirl to mix the two layers together, creating a marble pattern.

Make swirls with the topping and batter

Step 9: Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.

Baked Cinnamon Roll Cake

RECIPE FOR CINNAMON ROLL CAKE GLAZE

Step 10: While the cake bakes, make the glaze by combining icing sugar with milk and vanilla extract.

Step 11: After the cinnamon roll cake is baked, pour the glaze on it while itโ€™s still warm, ensuring it seeps into every ooey-gooey pocket.

Final step: Let the cake cool and then serve!

Cinnamon Roll Cake Recipe

CINNAMON CAKE ROLL NOTES

  • Lining the pan with parchment is optional. I do it just so that my cinnamon roll cake comes out clean.
  • The cinnamon filling spreads as it bakes and becomes irresistibly crunchy as it cools. Mine almost overwhelmed the cinnamon cake, making the recipe an instant hit at home.
  • When swirling the two layers, go deep with your skewer so that the vanilla-flavored batter rises up and the cinnamon filling sinks in, creating cozy nooks to house the yummy gooeyness.
  • A pinch or two of cinnamon powder in the glaze would be lovely.
  • The cake keeps well in the refrigerator for 5 to 6 days.
  • The cinnamon cake roll is the kind of dessert you can relish cold. It is still yummy, but if you would rather have it warm, give it a few seconds in the microwave and then enjoy it with your cup of coffee.
Cinnamon Roll Cake Slice

INGREDIENT VARIATIONS

Cinnamon roll cake batter: For this cinnamon roll cake recipe, you can use any vanilla cake recipe you like, such as sponge or pound. I used a variation of my saffron Tres leches cake.

Oil: I love to include coconut oil in my bakes, but any regular vegetable oil would work deliciously here. Or you can use melted butter.

Yogurt: If you canโ€™t find plain Greek yogurt or donโ€™t prefer it, replace it with homemade yogurt. Make sure it is hung and drained really, really well. For that extra, extra touch, substitute yogurt with sour cream, as I did for my cinnamon streusel coffee cake.

Vegan: This adaptation of the Cinnabon cake recipe is already eggless. To make it vegan, swap the yogurt, butter, and milk for plant-based options. Another option is to use coconut oil instead of butter, even for the cinnamon filling.

Gluten-free cinnamon cake: Trade the all-purpose flour with buckwheat flour to make gluten-free cinnamon rolls cake. It would work like magic in this recipe.

Cinnamon Roll Cake Recipe

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Cinnamon Roll Cake Recipe

Easy Cinnamon Roll Cake Recipe

Natasha Minocha
Addicted to cinnamon buns or cinnamon rolls but donโ€™t want to put in the effort of making and then double-proofing dough? This cinnamon roll cake recipe is your savior. Incredibly cinnamony, you get to savor the fiery sweetness in the moist, fluffy, and utterly buttery crumbs of the cinnamon cake, accented with just a hint of crunch from the topping.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 35 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 403 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Cake

  • 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp Baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Caster sugar
  • 1/2 cup Coconut oil You can use any vegetable oil you prefer
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt, plain
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract

Cinnamon Topping

  • 1/3 cup Butter, softened
  • 1/3 cup Brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp All-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp Cinnamon powder

Glaze

  • 1/3 cup Icing sugar
  • 1.5 tbsp Milk
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 180 C. Grease an 8" cake tin and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  • Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Whisk in the sugar.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together the oil, yogurt, and vanilla extract.
  • Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ones and mix until no traces of flour are visible. Please do not over-mix.
  • Transfer the batter into the prepared pan.

Cinnamon Topping

  • Mix together the butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon powder in a small bowl.
  • Put small spoonfuls of the topping on the cake batter and using a skewer or a knife, create swirls.
  • Bake the cake at 180 C for 30-35 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes and then carefully transfer to a serving platter.
  • Drizzle the glaze over the warm cake. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then slice and serve. Enjoy!

Glaze

  • Combine the icing sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth and thick. We want a thick pourable consistency here.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 403kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 283mgPotassium: 88mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 247IUVitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 93mgIron: 1mg
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  1. Mary jean Goodman says

    January 12, 2023 at 3:44 am

    5 stars
    I bake every day for a group of volunteers at a soup kitchen so I know good recipes. This is a great cake and very easy!

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    • Natasha Minocha says

      January 12, 2023 at 12:14 pm

      That's so amazing, Mary! and I'm glad you like this recipe. Thank you very much and God bless!

      Reply
  2. Neha kapur says

    December 13, 2022 at 6:34 pm

    5 stars
    Great recipe! Huge hit at home, thanks for sharing ๐Ÿ˜Š

    Reply
    • Natasha Minocha says

      December 14, 2022 at 1:14 pm

      So happy to hear that Neha! Thank you so much! xx

      Reply
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