Warm Cinnamon Roll Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze

Ingredients

• 3 cup flour
• 0.25 tsp salt
• 1 cup sugar
• 4 tsp baking powder
• 1.5 cup milk
• 2 eggs (Room temperature)
• 2 tsp vanilla (For the cake)
• 4 tbsp butter (Melted)
• 1 cup butter (Softened, for the filling)
• 1 cup brown sugar (Packed)
• 1 tbsp cinnamon (Plus a tiny bit for sprinkling over the top, if desired; additional amount not specified)
• 4 oz cream cheese (Softened)
• 2 tbsp butter (Softened, for the glaze)
• 1 tsp vanilla (For the glaze)
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 4 tbsp half and half or milk (Use either half and half or milk; a little more may be added for a thinner glaze)
• cooking spray (For the 9x13-inch baking pan)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, milk, eggs, and cake vanilla. Mix with a hand mixer.

3. 3

   Slowly stir the melted butter into the cake mixture by hand until combined.

4. 4

   Pour the cake batter into the prepared baking pan.

5. 5

   In a medium bowl, mix the softened filling butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon with a hand mixer until smooth and combined.

6. 6

   Drop the cinnamon filling evenly over the cake batter.

7. 7

   Use a knife to swirl the filling back and forth through the batter until marbled.

8. 8

   Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes, until set and a toothpick comes out mostly clean. If butter is still floating around the edges, bake for a few more minutes.

9. 9

   While the cake bakes, put the softened cream cheese and glaze butter in a medium bowl. Beat with a hand mixer until completely smooth.

10. 10

    Mix the glaze vanilla and powdered sugar into the cream cheese mixture.

11. 11

    Add the half and half or milk 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until the glaze is thin enough to drizzle or pour. Add a little more if you prefer a thinner glaze.

12. 12

    After baking, let the cake sit for 5–10 minutes.

13. 13

    While the cake is still very warm, pour the cream cheese glaze over it and spread it evenly.

14. 14

    If desired, sprinkle a tiny bit of cinnamon over the top.

15. 15

    Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers for up to about 2 days; reheat each portion in the microwave for 15–20 seconds before eating.

Notes

The source says to add a tiny bit of cinnamon over the top if desired but does not specify its amount. The optional extra half and half or milk is likewise unmeasured. Best served warm; refrigerated leftovers keep for about 2 days and can be microwaved for 15–20 seconds. Serving yield is not stated.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• cake
• baked
• vegetarian
• contains gluten
• warm dessert