Cinnamon Roll Cake with Vanilla Glaze
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cinnamon Swirl:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
For the Glaze:
- 5 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
Prepare the Cake Batter:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix with a hand mixer or whisk until the batter is just combined and smooth.
- Gently stir in the melted butter until fully incorporated. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
Make the Cinnamon Swirl:
- In a separate medium bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Use a fork or mixer to blend until a smooth, spreadable mixture forms.
- Drop large spoonfuls of this cinnamon mixture evenly over the top of the cake batter.
- Take a butter knife or a thin skewer and swirl the cinnamon mixture through the cake batter in a figure-eight pattern. Do not overmix; you want distinct ribbons of flavor.
Bake the Cake:
- Place the dish in the preheated oven.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Prepare the Glaze:
- While the cake bakes, make the vanilla glaze.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until completely smooth.