Here it is — the Cinnabon Cinnamon Roll Cake everyone loves. It has that gooey cinnamon swirl, buttery richness, and a warm cream cheese glaze that tastes just like a Cinnabon cinnamon roll but in easy cake form!
🍰 Cinnabon Cinnamon Roll Cake
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) melted butter
For the Cinnamon Swirl:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- Optional: pinch of nutmeg
For the Cream Cheese Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2–3 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Make the Cake Batter
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add milk, eggs, vanilla, and melted butter. Mix until smooth.
2. Make the Cinnamon Swirl
In a separate bowl, combine:
- Softened butter
- Brown sugar
- Flour
- Cinnamon
Mix into a thick paste.
3. Assemble
- Pour cake batter into the pan.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cinnamon mixture all over the top.
- Use a knife to swirl it deeply throughout the batter — think cinnamon roll spirals!
4. Bake
Bake for 32–38 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean (it should still be a bit gooey in spots — that’s perfect).
5. Make the Glaze
Beat together:
- Cream cheese
- Powdered sugar
- Vanilla
- Enough milk for a pourable consistency
(Thicker = frosting style, thinner = drizzle)
6. Glaze the Cake
Pour the warm glaze over the warm cake so it seeps into all the swirly cracks just like a Cinnabon.
⭐ Tips for the Best Cinnabon-Style Cake
- Use real butter — no margarine — for true Cinnabon flavor.
- Add ½ tsp maple extract to the glaze for that signature cinnamon roll frosting flavor.
- Serve warm for the most authentic gooey texture.
- Refrigerates great and reheats perfectly in the microwave.
If you’d like, I can also share:
🍩 A Cinnabon cinnamon roll poke cake
🍞 A Cinnabon loaf cake
🎂 A cinnamon roll cheesecake
Just tell me!
