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Easy From-Scratch Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

A close-up, tempting shot of a square slice of cinnamon roll cake topped with thick white icing.
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You can make this moist, gooey cinnamon roll cake without yeast. It features a classic cinnamon swirl and is topped with a rich cream cheese frosting, making it perfect for brunch or a simple sweet breakfast.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • For the Cinnamon Swirl:
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1–3 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set this aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Prepare the cinnamon swirl: In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon. Pour half of the cake batter into your prepared pan. Drizzle half of the melted butter over the batter, then sprinkle with half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  7. Top with the remaining batter, drizzle with the remaining butter, and sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture. Use a knife to gently swirl the layers together.
  8. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Prepare the cream cheese frosting: Beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, then the vanilla extract. Add milk one tablespoon at a time until you reach a smooth, spreadable consistency.
  10. Once the cake is completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top. Slice and serve this comfort food dessert.

Notes

  • For an extra gooey cinnamon cake, press some of the cinnamon-sugar mixture directly into the bottom of the pan before adding the first layer of batter.
  • You can use a standard 9×13 inch baking pan for a sheet pan cinnamon cake; increase the baking time by about 5 minutes.
  • If you prefer a thinner glaze over thick frosting, reduce the powdered sugar in the frosting recipe by half and use more milk.

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