Description

This Cinna-Bun Cake in the Oven delivers all the gooey, sweet, cinnamon-swirled flavor of classic cinnamon rolls in an easy, crowd-pleasing cake form. Perfect for brunches, holidays, or whenever you’re craving something warm and sugary!

Ingredients

For the Cake:

1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 teaspoons baking powder
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1/2 cup melted butter
1/4 teaspoon salt

For the Topping:

1 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 cup softened butter

For the Glaze:

5 tablespoons milk
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

Preheat Oven:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
Prepare Cake Batter:
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk milk, eggs, and vanilla. Add wet to dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
Fold in melted butter. Pour batter into prepared pan.
Make and Apply Topping:
Mix softened butter, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon until smooth.
Drop spoonfuls of topping over batter and swirl gently with a butter knife.
Bake:
Bake for 28–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Prepare and Apply Glaze:
While cake bakes, whisk milk, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
Once cake is done and slightly cooled, drizzle glaze evenly over top.

Notes

For extra decadence, add chopped pecans or walnuts to the topping.
Serve warm for the best cinnamon roll experience.
Store leftovers covered at room temperature for 2–3 days or refrigerate.