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Kawaii Pink Swirl Cake: A Simple Cinnamon Roll Cake

A slice of moist hello kitty cinnamon roll cake with pink swirl filling and thick pink glaze dripping down the side.
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Make this soft, sweet cinnamon roll cake decorated with a simple pink glaze for a fun, adorable dessert perfect for any celebration.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package (13.2 ounces) refrigerated cinnamon roll dough
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • For the Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1–2 drops pink food coloring

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt for the cake batter.
  3. In a separate small bowl, whisk the egg, milk, and melted butter until combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Unroll the cinnamon roll dough and cut each roll into quarters.
  6. In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon together for the swirl filling.
  7. Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the batter. Drop the quartered cinnamon roll pieces randomly over the batter. Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture on top. Pour the remaining batter over everything.
  8. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add pink food coloring one drop at a time until you reach a light pink color.
  11. Once the cake is cool, drizzle the pink glaze over the top. You can use a small amount of white glaze or frosting to pipe simple facial features or a bow for a cute character look.

Notes

  • For a richer cinnamon flavor, use 1 1/2 teaspoons of cinnamon in the filling mixture.
  • If you do not have pink food coloring, you can use a tiny amount of strawberry puree for a natural tint, though the consistency of the glaze may change slightly.
  • This recipe works well in a 9-inch springform pan if you prefer easier removal.

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