Cinnamon Roll Cake Cream Cheese (Printer-friendly)

Tender cinnamon cake with creamy glaze, ideal for dessert lovers seeking comforting, sweet flavors.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cake Batter

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 cup whole milk
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
06 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Cinnamon Swirl

09 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
10 - 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
11 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
12 - 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

→ Cream Cheese Glaze

13 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
14 - 1 cup powdered sugar
15 - 2 tablespoons milk
16 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, whole milk, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Transfer batter into prepared pan, spreading evenly.
05 - In a medium bowl, blend softened butter, packed brown sugar, all-purpose flour, and ground cinnamon until a smooth, thick paste forms.
06 - Drop spoonfuls of cinnamon mixture over the batter and gently swirl throughout using a knife or skewer.
07 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick or skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
08 - While cake bakes, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, whipping until creamy and pourable.
09 - Allow cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Drizzle evenly with cream cheese glaze and serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy enough for any baker to master using ingredients you likely have in your pantry
  • No yeast or rolling needed so the cake comes together quickly
  • Bakes up moist and tender every time plus that cream cheese glaze is irresistible
  • Warms the kitchen with the scent of brown sugar and cinnamon
  • Great for sharing at potlucks or holiday mornings
02 -
  • This cake stays incredibly moist for days
  • It is naturally vegetarian so suitable for most diets
  • You can even make it gluten free with a simple flour swap
03 -
  • For easy swirling do not overmix the cinnamon mixture into the batter or you will lose that iconic pattern
  • Never skip letting the cake cool a bit before glazing so it does not melt off completely
  • A sprinkle of flake salt right before serving really makes the sweetness pop
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