Best Cinnamon Roll Cake with Cream Cheese Swirl
Enjoy the delightful flavors of cinnamon rolls in a simple cake form, featuring a moist texture and rich cream cheese swirl.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- ½ cup brown sugar
For the Cream Cheese Swirl
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ones and mix until just combined.
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon.
Baking
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking dish, smoothing it out evenly.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon filling on top and add the remaining batter over the filling, smoothing it over.
- In a bowl, beat together softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Dollop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture onto the cake, and use a knife to swirl it gently into the batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool for a bit before slicing it into squares. Enjoy warm!
Notes
For best flavor, use high-quality vanilla extract and fresh cinnamon. Be careful not to over-mix the batter for a fluffier texture. You can customize the cream cheese frosting with a squeeze of lemon juice or a sprinkle of nuts for extra flavor.