Cinnamon Roll Cake with Vanilla Glaze

🍰 Cinnamon Roll Cake with Vanilla Glaze
A soft, buttery cake swirled with a rich cinnamon sugar filling and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze. It tastes just like a warm cinnamon roll but is much easier to make!
📝 Description
Cinnamon Roll Cake is a comforting dessert that combines the fluffy texture of cake with the classic flavor of cinnamon rolls. The cinnamon-brown sugar swirl melts into the cake while baking, creating a gooey, fragrant center. Finished with a smooth vanilla glaze, it’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
🧾 Ingredients
For the Cake Batter
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups milk
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
For the Cinnamon Swirl
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
For the Vanilla Glaze
2 cups powdered sugar
5 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
👩‍🍳 Instructions
Preheat the Oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
Prepare the Cake Batter
In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Add milk, eggs, vanilla, and melted butter.
Stir until smooth and combined.
Spread the Batter
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
Make the Cinnamon Swirl
In a separate bowl, mix softened butter, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon until well combined.
Create the Swirl
Drop spoonfuls of the cinnamon mixture over the cake batter.
Use a knife to gently swirl it through the batter to create a marbled effect.
Bake the Cake
Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Prepare the Glaze
In a bowl, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
Glaze the Cake
Drizzle the glaze over the warm cake before serving.
⭐ Optional Additions
Chopped pecans or walnuts in the cinnamon swirl
Cream cheese glaze instead of vanilla glaze
A sprinkle of extra cinnamon sugar on top
💡 Tips for Success
Let the cake cool slightly before adding the glaze so it melts beautifully.
Use room-temperature ingredients for a smoother batter.
Don’t over-swirl the cinnamon mixture to keep the beautiful patterns.
🍽️ Nutritional Information (Approx. per serving)
Calories: 360
Carbohydrates: 55 g
Fat: 14 g
Protein: 5 g
✅ Conclusion
Cinnamon Roll Cake with Vanilla Glaze is the perfect shortcut to enjoying the cozy flavor of cinnamon rolls without the time-consuming dough process. Soft, sweet, and full of cinnamon goodness, it’s guaranteed to become a family favorite.