One bite of this Cinnamon Roll Cake Recipe is all it takes for you to be hooked! It is everything you love about a cinnamon roll, but without all of the work! You’ll be sharing this recipe will all of your family and friends!
I’m so excited to share with your this fun twist to the traditional coffee cake recipe – a Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake recipe. Seriously gals…
Check out this video to see how to make this Cinnamon Roll Cake Recipe!
It is so good….
Like really, really good.
And it is crazy easy to make.
So I call this a win-win.
Whether you are making it for brunch, or for Sunday breakfast, your family is going to fall in love. I know mine did! My family loved it so much they ask for it on a regular basis!
Try this Coffee cake recipe today!
Who doesn’t love a good coffee cake? You are going to love this fun twist to a traditional coffee cake recipe. You can eat it with breakfast since it has the words ‘cinnamon roll’ in the title. 😉 This also makes a good dessert after other meals if you can’t bring yourself to eat ‘cake’ with breakfast. Either way, this is a moist and delicious cake.
Don’t be scared off by the long list of ingredients. I bet you have all of them in your pantry now. Enjoy!
Homemade Cinnamon Roll Cake
If you love cinnamon rolls, get ready for your life to be changed! This recipe is a new family favorite and is requested over and over again! There is no denying that we love cinnamon rolls around here, but boy are they a lot of work. Especially when you’re cooking for a large family.
With this cinnamon roll cake, there is no waiting for the dough to rise, rolling it out, spreading it with the cinnamon mixture, rolling again, cutting the cinnamon rolls, then finally baking them. Homemade cinnamon roll cake is made from scratch, but it is so easy that it will be ready to enjoy in about 45 minutes! I’ve been in a pinch before and substituted a boxed cake mix. It tasted good, though it definitely wasn’t homemade. 🙂
Ingredients you need:
Ingredients For the Cake:
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup of sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 cups milk
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/3 cup melted butter
For the Cinnamon Topping:
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon cinnamon
For the Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
How to make this easy Cinnamon Roll Cake recipe:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9 x 13 pan with nonstick spray.
In a large bowl, mix everything together for the ingredients of the cake.
Pour batter into prepared pan.
For the topping, mix all of the ingredients well in a small bowl.
Drop spoonfuls of topping on the batter and then swirl it around with a knife. If your topping isn’t runny that is ok, you can still swirl it around and it will still taste great!
Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes.
Drizzle glaze over warm cake. (You can reduce the glaze and the cake would still be yummy.)
Can I substitute with a boxed cake mix?
If you would rather use a boxed cake mix instead of making your own, you can absolutely use a boxed cake mix instead. You will need a white cake mix and all of the ingredients the instructions call for.
Simply mix the cake mix up according to the package directions, then mix up the cinnamon mixture and the glaze following the recipe below. Pour the cake batter into your prepared pan and drop the cinnamon filling by spoonfuls on the top. Using a knife, swirl the cinnamon filling into the cake. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Spread the glaze on top of the cake while it is still warm.
You’ll be enjoying this Cinnamon Roll cake in 30 minutes!
Watch the video below on how easy it is to make:
Cinnamon Cake Tips + Tricks:
When swirling the cinnamon mixture into the cake, make sure you push the knife all of the way to the bottom of the pan so that you get the cinnamon mixture infused through the whole cake.
We usually devour this cake as soon as it is glazed and ready, but if you need to make this ahead of time you can certainly do so! I wouldn’t bake the cake any more than 24 hours in advance and don’t glaze it until you need it. When you’re ready to serve the cake, warm the cake up and top with the glaze while the cake is still warm.
While most cake recipes want you to wait until the cake is cool to put on the icing or glaze, this one works best if the cake is still warm. The glaze melts right into the cake and makes it taste just like warm cinnamon rolls!
Freeze the cake in individual servings so you don’t eat the whole pan at once! Once the cake is cooled, wrap in plastic wrap, then foil for up to 3 months. When you want a quick slice, unwrap, and warm up in the microwave. Grab a cup a coffee and enjoy!
Here is a fun twist on a coffee cake recipe. This easy cinnamon roll cake recipe is the best. Get the taste of homemade cinnamon rolls without all the work.
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
Coffee Cake Recipe
Servings: 12
Calories: 353kcal
Author: Chenea
Ingredients
Cake:
3cupsall-purpose flour
1/4teaspoonsalt
3/4cupof sugar
4teaspoonsbaking powder
1 1/2cupsmilk
2eggs
2teaspoonsvanilla
1/3cupmelted butter
Topping:
1/4cupbuttermelted
1/2cupbrown sugar
2tablespoonsflour
1tablespooncinnamon
Glaze
1cuppowdered sugar
2 to 3tablespoonsmilk
1/2teaspoonvanilla
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9 x 13 pan with non stick spray.
Cake:
In a large bowl, mix everything together for the ingredients of the cake.
Pour batter into prepared pan.
For the topping, mix all of the ingredients well in a small bowl.
Drop spoonfuls of topping on the batter and then swirl it with a knife.
Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes.
Drizzle glaze over warm cake. (You can reduce the glaze and the cake would still be yummy.)
Nutrition Facts
Cinnamon Roll Cake Recipe
Amount Per Serving (6 Ounces)
Calories 353Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Cholesterol 54mg18%
Sodium 155mg7%
Potassium 230mg7%
Carbohydrates 59g20%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 32g36%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 365IU7%
Calcium 118mg12%
Iron 1.9mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Took a chance and made it for my ladies group before testing it at home. It was a hit!! And so easy. I made it in the morning (leaving my house around 8:30) while also making breakfast for myself & 2 kids and packing lunch! The ladies were impressed, with both the deliciousness and that I made it that morning. Luckily, there was plenty left over for my family, who all liked it too! One note: there is not measurement for the sugar. I made the assumption that it was 3/4 CUP sugar for the cake mix. I will also be sure to swirl the cinnamon mixture all the way to the bottom. I mostly swirled on the top, but would have been better to have it cut into the cake in some places like I see in your picture.
Thanks for a “keeper” recipe!
So glad I found your site, made the cinnamon cake this morning and could hardly wait for it too cool a little just had to taste it YUM YUM YUM thanks for sharing this recipe.
Carrie, hi! I found this recipe after my aunt shared it on her Facebook page today. I watched the video and HAD to come get the recipe. I printed it out and made it, TODAY. We had it for dessert just a bit ago. It was yummy!
We are gluten free and I made this using three cups of gluten free flour. (I make my own flour mixes and do not add xanthan gum.) I will need to adjust the ratios of the different gluten free flours just a tad to get it to taste even better. I will make it without dairy (using vegan margarine and rice milk) and will be using coconut granules in exchange for the granulated white sugar and the brown sugar (for friends who are gluten free as well as no dairy or sugar). It is so good, I do not think they will mind not having the glaze!
I normally do not grab a recipe I see and just make it the same day – especially when it is a cake (or bread) as using gluten free flours can be tricky.
Your video convinced me to give it a go. I am so glad I did!
Your recipe says 3/4 sugar. I know you meant 3/4 CUP right?
Karron Amessays
Looks yummy
Jackiesays
My husband loves cinnamon rolls. So I made him this and he loved it…I will be making more. Thank you
Ingridsays
Loved this cake! I love cinnamon so I added a teaspoon of cinnamon to the cake batter, yum. But there was no poring of my cinnamon mixture on top of the cake batter, it was like a paste. I put it on in chunks and had to kind of mix it into the batter. What did I do wrong? Did anyone else have this problem? I gave it 4 stars, only because I couldn’t pore my cinnamon and just swirl it into the cake.
Carolsays
I made this last night for mother’s day and it was DELICIOUS! So moist and fluffy. I was disappointed when I realised I didn’t have white flour but managed to substitute with 2 cups of wholemeal flour and 1 cup of coconut flour. I also added extra milk as the coconut flour needs it. Everyone said that the wholemeal flour it taste nice and nutty. Thanks for a great recipe, can’t wait to make it again!!
Carriesays
Wonderful Carol. What a nice way to enhance. enjoy
Mosays
Amazing cake, thank you very much for posting. My topping wasn’t runny but still managed to swirl it. Mine was done in 30 minutes. Definitely a keeper and can’t wait to make it for my sisters when they come to visit. I cut 2 largish slices for myself…. Do u think that’s why I now feel a bit sick!?
Melissasays
So yummy! We are celiacs, so I substituted the flour for Maple Valley gluten free flour and it was amazing! My children asked me to make it the next day so we could have one for ourselves. My husband isn’t big on sweets but he ate two helpings. This recipe is definitely a keeper! Thanks for sharing it.
Reneesays
Making tomorrow with golden raisins! ?
Cynthia Martinezsays
Do you have nutrition value for this recipe?
Carolsays
You were right! I had all the ingredients in my pantry so I made this cake as soon as I found it on Pinterest. Absolutely delicious! My husband loves it. I know I’ll be making this again & again. Thanks.
Hannahsays
I made this on a nice, relaxed Sunday morning and my family loved it! I ended up adding a bit more butter to the cinnamon topping because it wasn’t runny enough to spread correctly. The cake turned out super moist, fluffy, and just sweet enough! Would definitely make this one again.
KSBsays
I wonder if this recipe will work with Gluten free flour…?? My husband has Celiac (severe gluten intolerance).
Carriesays
Yes it will. I just found out I have Celiac so i’m slowly converting all my recipes to gluten free.
Susansays
Can you make it the day before and it will still taste as good the next morning…example…if I make on Saturday and take to church Sunday will it be okay?
ARsays
Has anyone tried to make this non dairy? Using almond milk ( or similar).
Kathleensays
I just finished making this. It’s delicious! I followed the recipe exactly. It will become a staple in our home. Thank you!
Debbiesays
We love this recipe! We have two celiacs in the house and use Bob’s Red Mill 1 to 1 all purpose gluten free flour. Even the gluten eaters love it. One thing I would add is that I poke holes in the cake with a fork before pouring the glaze over. YUM!
This looks so delicious, moist, and fluffy. This seems very easy to bake as you shared the recipe here. I will try to bake this today.
Thanks for this delicious cake recipe.
Nikkisays
Thanks!! Made this a few days ago, my son loved it so much I am about to make another one!! Was easy to do and I did add a bit more butter to the topping part but other then that followed recipe exactly as was written.
Ethelsays
I baked mine in 2 disposable round cake pans instead of 9×13 to give to a couple of senior ladies. Turned out great. I put some toasted pecans on top. Thanks for this great easy recipe.
Heathersays
This is delicious! And super easy. Thank you so much!
Janesays
I just took this cake out of the oven ….yes I was baking at 1 a.m. lol. I’m going away with my mom this weekend and she’s the kind of person that HAS to have coffee mid afternoon and there better be something sweet to go with it! Since its supposed to be 85 F here tomorrow I wasn’t about to put the oven on during the hot day lol. I have to say, I’m going to be dreaming of that cake tonight, the house smells amazing! I’ve always been a sucker for nearly anything cinnamon so I knew I had to try it! If it tastes half as good as it smells (and looks) this will rise to the top of my must make cakes! And i have to say, what a refreshing change to read the posts and see that people have actually MADE this cake – so many just have the “looks good” “must try” “pinning this for later”…that’s not why people read the posts. (I’ve actually not made a recipe if at least two people have not tried it and posted actual feedback) Thanks for a quick and easy recipe!
Irissays
Hi carrie,
I made the cake with spelt flour. It’s delicious!!
Thank you!!
Dianesays
OMG..I can’t wait to make this.
Cristisays
I plan to make this cake tonight and bring it somewhere in the morning. Can it be left out and is it good room temperature or from the fridge?
Mariannesays
My daughter and I just put this cake in the oven for the first time! We can’t wait to try it. How is this best stored? I wanted to make another one for work but will have to bake it the night before.
Thank you!
Stacysays
I’m going to have to make this cake, because it looks so delicious, but I wondering if anyone tried adding raisins to it. My significant other just loves Raisin Cinnamon Rolls, so I want to try it with raisins, but looking for suggestions on how much I should put it.
Juliasays
Amazing cake!
How long can i keep it room temperature before putting it in the fridge?
Cathysays
I made this cake this morning but how stupid am I, I forgot to add the sugar to the cake batter! I thought the batter was way to thick and I think I know why now! I added the cinnamon topping and because the batter was so thick i basically had to stir in the topping, it made the cake just right and surprising just sweet enough! I will make this again buy next time with the sugar in the the cake batter. Lol
Mistysays
It’s seriously SOOOO YUMMS!! I’ve made it twice and my 7 year old helps, it’s so easy!! Thanks a ton for the recipe!!
Marsays
Hi
Isnt 4 tsp of baking powder too much ??
Debbie Popejoysays
Can you make ahead and freeze?
Katiesays
Carol, your cake was stellar! A bit easier than my sour cream coffeecake Bundt and just as delicious! Thank you for sharing this recipe. Ps.I added chopped nuts to the batter and a dash of vanilla to the icing to put it over the edge:)
dansays
can i substitute wheat flour
Jeaniesays
Looks fabulous! Just one question… when you use milk in the glaze, do you store the leftovers in the fridge?
naomi winkelsays
This is in my oven right now at 11:27pm haha. I’m making it for a church lunch tomorrow.
Erinsays
So good and easy to whip up on a weekend morning! Thank you!
Debra Huntsays
Wondering about baking this in a bundt pan….what are your thoughts?
GailMariesays
I just finished making this cake & it is So Very Tasty & Good!!! My 86yr old mother just loves it as do I & I will definitely be making it again soon..
Thanks for posting this.
Carriesays
You are welcome! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
Ellasays
MY topping wasn’t runny. What to add/do? Thanks
Nicolesays
Hi! I was just wondering if it matters if the butter is salted or unsalted?
Carriesays
I have actually used both but usually use unsalted
Carriesays
It will still work. My butter was just a lot softer.
Lindasays
Very good . Could use some chopped walnuts in the topping. Otherwise it was deliciuos.
Laurasays
Fabulous!! My husband’s favorite coffee cake recipe.
Karensays
Fabulous!!!! Easy and delicious.
Tinasays
Can I make this the night before and bake it in the morning?
Francescasays
Could you make this a day or two before serving? Will it still take good cold?
LeahBeahsays
Hi! I made this recipe, but used evaporated milk in place of regular milk. Well, my cake turned out pretty dry. The taste is good though. Just wanted to share my experience for others if that was an option bring considered.
Kirstisays
I made this and it was very good…..but kinda dry. I can’t wait to try it again but I will tweak the recipe. And what I will do is pour HALF of the cake mix in the pan, double the recipe for the topping, and swirl HALF of that topping on the cake mix in the pan….then pour the rest of the cake mix on top of that…..and swirl the remaining topping on that layer. Then I will also double the glaze and I will poke holes in the warm cake when it’s done baking and then drizzle the glaze over the top of the warm cake….that way the glaze gets into the deeper parts of the cake,
Thanks so much for this recipe, Carrie. It came out delicious!
Donnasays
Just found this tonite and made it right away. Was easy and delicious too! Thanks for a great coffee cake.
Christinesays
Could this be baked in a bunt pan?
Jeanette I Bybeesays
Adding raisins with the topping wold be really great also, kind of like a cinnamon roll. Yummy, yummy warmth for the tummy..
Angie Walkersays
Could this recipe be made into a loaf pan and would I have to alter anything?
Pete (female)says
Has anyone ever made this in a bundt pan? I think I am going to do it and see, may have to bake longer but I love bundt cakes.
Maureen Dallimoresays
I thought it was going to be a coffee flavoured cake
Bevasays
This sounds yummy !! I can’t wait to make!! I’m gona try making it upside down pecan sticky bun style also!! I love sticky buns !
Pamelasays
Can this cake be made in a smaller pan.
Dorene Hofmannsays
Can you make ahead of time and than just reheat ?
Mariesays
Delicious! Excellent with milk or coffee!! Super easy to make! Family loves it and is great take along for a breakfast or brunch!
Janet Merrimansays
My grandson, Luke, says it is the best cake he ever had.
Marysays
Delicious! How long will it keep/how do you recommend storing?
JRobinssays
Do you think this would work and still be as light in a bundt pan?
Juliesays
I catered a brunch this morning and this was one of the dishes I made. It turned out great. I used the suggestion of doubling the cinnamon topping – plenty of it swirled around. The guests that I made it for loved it! Thank you for sharing the recipe
EXCELLENT cake !! Couldn’t wait to try it so we had some soon after out of oven when still warm……SOOOOOO good & great with coffee or milk. Very easy to make. I read the reviews about the cinnamon topping being too thick. Mine was too. I added an extra 1 Tbsp if melted butter & a small splash of milk. It wasn’t liquid but thinner enough to be able to swirl better. This recipe is a keeper and one I will be making often !
My cake never browned on top. I baked it for 32 minutes and it was brown on the edges and the toothpick came out clean. It tastes good, but wondered if I should have left it in the oven to brown on top. Did not want the cake to be dry. Also cinnamon mixture was put on in clumps and I just swirled it around.
Vandysays
Loved this recipe. I made this in a Bundt pan and took half to a friend’s house and served the other half for brunch the next day. Suffice to say, the cake is GONE. My daughter, who doesn’t like cake much, loved it. I will make this again but without the glaze. My daughter didn’t like the glaze. Also, as another reviewer suggested, I will pour half the batter, swirl in half the topping and then pour in the rest and swirl in the reminder of the topping. Thanks for this recipe.
Andreasays
Question— do I measure all the butter first, then melt it, or melt the butter to the measurement given? Because my cinnamon topping, like other posters’. Innings—was not thin at all, but more like a paste. I had to keep adding melted butter to it to get it thinner, and even then, it was still rather thick….
Harriettesays
Simply beautiful! I added 3 apples I had lying around.
Carriesays
Great idea Harriette!
Carriesays
Andrea – I measure the butter first and then melt it. It’s ok if it’s not runny as long as it will still swirl with the cake mix. You can add a little water too if the cinnamon mixture is too thick. Thank you!
Ashleysays
This looks amazing! How long does this keep for and how should it be stored? Does it freeze well at all?
Carriesays
Ashley – This will keep for about 1 week. I haven’t tried to freeze it but I think it might work just fine!
Jessicasays
This recipe is an instant hit. I made this last night for a work party and let’s just say it didn’t disappoint. I was nervous I overbaked it because the top was brown. Suffice to say, the cinnamon swirl protects the cake from doing that. The icing is an added bonus. I will definitely be making this cake again!
Carriesays
Thanks for sharing Jessica. I’m glad you enjoyed it!
k. warrensays
can’t wait to try this, will do it this weekend, perfect timing for some guests coming !
thank you & will start following you on facebook !
I made this yesterday and served it with dinner as dessert. I tasted it while it was still warm and it was very good. When I had it 6 hours later, it was a little dry. I will serve it warm next time. The cinnamon filling was not thick like some comments stated, but I melted the butter for the cake, then melted the butter for the filling. I think because the butter was warm it melted the brown sugar/cinnamon which made it pourable. The cake was not very sweet (which I liked) and the added icing made it perfect.
Michellesays
Has anyone tried using this recipe for a layered cake, without the glaze of course? Is it too soft or dry like some coffee cakes?
Linda Clarksays
I made this recipe for church and it turned out yummy. I did take the advice of several other people and doubled the amount of the filling. I baked it in a bundt panda it came out perfect. Everyone loved it. I would make this again.
I made this today for church and it turned out perfect. I did take the advice of several others and doubled the amount of filling. I baked it in a bundt pan because I did not have a disposable 9×13.
Hi! Thought you would like to know I made this with Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free 1-to-1 flour, and it turned out delicious! I like that your recipe uses less butter and sugar than some that I have seen and made. Thank you for sharing it!
Jadesays
Just made the cake now; I added a tad more melted butter and milk to make the cinnamon mix less thick. I also decided to make some holes on the warm cake before putting the icing so that it can drip to the bottom of the cake as well. Overall, so delicious, especially if eaten warm!! Cannot wait to make it for get togethers, holidays, etc!
Diannasays
I made a half recipe of this cake with almond flour and it is delicious. I used brown sugar Swerve and Truvia for sweeteners. I put it in a 9 inch glass pie plate for 20 minutes. Next time I will drop in some chopped pecans with the topping. Thank you!
I made this recipe today and it is absolutely delicious!! Not only easy but has that fresh bakery taste. Thank you on so much.
Chrissays
Excellent!! Made half recipe for the two of us. Topping mixed up pourable, be sure butter is melted and warm, stir in brown sugar first then flour cinnamon. Not dry at all, I always weigh my flour, once compared my stir and spoon and exceeded the amount significantly. The food scale is a valuable tool for consistent results. Thanks to the reviewers who actually made the recipe, not just those who said “this LOOKS amazing”!
So easy and it turned out great…..only put in a 1/4 sugar and it tastes great..thanks
Sharonsays
OMGOSH! We love cinnamon rolls but it always takes so much work. This is an EXCELlENT substitute. We had it as dessert this evening with pieces about 1/2 cinnamon roll size. The remainder of the “cake”, I cut into cinnamon roll size, wrapped in plastic wrap then foil. They are in the freezer now. Will thaw, warm in the microwave and then pour the glaze over for breakfasts. Bet they will be amazing!! Next time will probably try adding chopped pecans to the topping mix. YUMMY!
Barbsays
Really easy to make. I added 1 tbsp of milk to the cinnamon topping and it swirled in really nicely. I also added about 1 tbsp of light softened cream cheese to the drizzle to give it a little more body. A big hit with the family and so much faster and easier than making cinnamon rolls.
June mariesays
So awesome and yummy?????
David Hsays
I made this recipe today. It taste great but it was thin. Not fluffy like the picture above. I followed the recipe exactly as above. I don’t know what happen.
Carriesays
I’m not sure. Mine has not done that before. It sounds like it didn’t rise while baking. Thanks.
Kathysays
I am wanting to use up a cake mix I have in my pantry, I am wondering about the cooking time. You list to cook the cake at 15 minuntes but I wonder if that is a type O
Carriesays
Yes, I’ll update that – I cook the cake for 30-35 minutes. If you use a cake mix instead, I would follow the cooking time on your mix. Thank you!
Lucianasays
In the recipe there’s milk, bit at the video it’s not showing putting the milk?? I am confused if I should use that…
Carriesays
There is definitely milk in the recipe. It was probably just overlooked in the video – Thanks!
SCVsays
Hi, I am going to make this for the holiday season and I was wondering if you can add butter and reheat a slice like you do a cinnamon roll so you could have it warm, or would that not work because it is a cake.
Carriesays
Yes, you can definitely reheat this cake that way – It will be delicious!
I made this for my husband who LOVES cinnamon rolls! He devoured it! Great alternative for when he wants cinnamon rolls but I dont want to make them homemade
Josays
LOVED this cake. So easy. I used whole meal flour (as I usually do). I didn’t expect it to be as good as the usual cinnamon rolls as it wouldn’t have the yummy yeast factor, which I love, but it was great.
Since we all love cinnamon, I used more than 1 Tablespoon.
I will certainly be making this again.
Phyllissays
Hi Carrie, made this yesterday for a test run to serve with a birthday breakfast. Mine was a little dry, could you add extra yolk to make more moist? I read one of the reviews where she will poke holes to drizzle glaze into the cake. Also, do you refrigerate? Thanks for your help!
Marie Sykessays
Absolutely DELISH! Topping was nice and liquid, swirled in beautifully. The cake is so moist and tender. Thank you Carrie for sharing. My husband loves cinnamon and was just the right cinnamon taste, not overpowering. Might cut down on the amount of glaze just a little, then again, maybe not! Definitely a keeper.
Carriesays
I haven’t tried adding more yolk so I’m not sure if that would make it more moist or not. I wouldn’t cook it as long to prevent it from drying it out. I do not refrigerate the leftovers. I store in an air tight container. Thanks.
Joan M M Denecke says
love recipe easy to make
Marcia Sarff says
What size pan & should it be greased?
Shelly says
Took a chance and made it for my ladies group before testing it at home. It was a hit!! And so easy. I made it in the morning (leaving my house around 8:30) while also making breakfast for myself & 2 kids and packing lunch! The ladies were impressed, with both the deliciousness and that I made it that morning. Luckily, there was plenty left over for my family, who all liked it too! One note: there is not measurement for the sugar. I made the assumption that it was 3/4 CUP sugar for the cake mix. I will also be sure to swirl the cinnamon mixture all the way to the bottom. I mostly swirled on the top, but would have been better to have it cut into the cake in some places like I see in your picture.
Thanks for a “keeper” recipe!
VERONA H. McCORD says
So glad I found your site, made the cinnamon cake this morning and could hardly wait for it too cool a little just had to taste it YUM YUM YUM thanks for sharing this recipe.
Adrienne says
Carrie, hi! I found this recipe after my aunt shared it on her Facebook page today. I watched the video and HAD to come get the recipe. I printed it out and made it, TODAY. We had it for dessert just a bit ago. It was yummy!
We are gluten free and I made this using three cups of gluten free flour. (I make my own flour mixes and do not add xanthan gum.) I will need to adjust the ratios of the different gluten free flours just a tad to get it to taste even better. I will make it without dairy (using vegan margarine and rice milk) and will be using coconut granules in exchange for the granulated white sugar and the brown sugar (for friends who are gluten free as well as no dairy or sugar). It is so good, I do not think they will mind not having the glaze!
I normally do not grab a recipe I see and just make it the same day – especially when it is a cake (or bread) as using gluten free flours can be tricky.
Your video convinced me to give it a go. I am so glad I did!
Now off to check out more of your recipes…
~Adrienne
Eileen Menke says
So easy and so fast and best of all DELICIOUS.
Barbara says
Your recipe says 3/4 sugar. I know you meant 3/4 CUP right?
Karron Ames says
Looks yummy
Jackie says
My husband loves cinnamon rolls. So I made him this and he loved it…I will be making more. Thank you
Ingrid says
Loved this cake! I love cinnamon so I added a teaspoon of cinnamon to the cake batter, yum. But there was no poring of my cinnamon mixture on top of the cake batter, it was like a paste. I put it on in chunks and had to kind of mix it into the batter. What did I do wrong? Did anyone else have this problem? I gave it 4 stars, only because I couldn’t pore my cinnamon and just swirl it into the cake.
Carol says
I made this last night for mother’s day and it was DELICIOUS! So moist and fluffy. I was disappointed when I realised I didn’t have white flour but managed to substitute with 2 cups of wholemeal flour and 1 cup of coconut flour. I also added extra milk as the coconut flour needs it. Everyone said that the wholemeal flour it taste nice and nutty. Thanks for a great recipe, can’t wait to make it again!!
Carrie says
Wonderful Carol. What a nice way to enhance. enjoy
Mo says
Amazing cake, thank you very much for posting. My topping wasn’t runny but still managed to swirl it. Mine was done in 30 minutes. Definitely a keeper and can’t wait to make it for my sisters when they come to visit. I cut 2 largish slices for myself…. Do u think that’s why I now feel a bit sick!?
Melissa says
So yummy! We are celiacs, so I substituted the flour for Maple Valley gluten free flour and it was amazing! My children asked me to make it the next day so we could have one for ourselves. My husband isn’t big on sweets but he ate two helpings. This recipe is definitely a keeper! Thanks for sharing it.
Renee says
Making tomorrow with golden raisins! ?
Cynthia Martinez says
Do you have nutrition value for this recipe?
Carol says
You were right! I had all the ingredients in my pantry so I made this cake as soon as I found it on Pinterest. Absolutely delicious! My husband loves it. I know I’ll be making this again & again. Thanks.
Hannah says
I made this on a nice, relaxed Sunday morning and my family loved it! I ended up adding a bit more butter to the cinnamon topping because it wasn’t runny enough to spread correctly. The cake turned out super moist, fluffy, and just sweet enough! Would definitely make this one again.
KSB says
I wonder if this recipe will work with Gluten free flour…?? My husband has Celiac (severe gluten intolerance).
Carrie says
Yes it will. I just found out I have Celiac so i’m slowly converting all my recipes to gluten free.
Susan says
Can you make it the day before and it will still taste as good the next morning…example…if I make on Saturday and take to church Sunday will it be okay?
AR says
Has anyone tried to make this non dairy? Using almond milk ( or similar).
Kathleen says
I just finished making this. It’s delicious! I followed the recipe exactly. It will become a staple in our home. Thank you!
Debbie says
We love this recipe! We have two celiacs in the house and use Bob’s Red Mill 1 to 1 all purpose gluten free flour. Even the gluten eaters love it. One thing I would add is that I poke holes in the cake with a fork before pouring the glaze over. YUM!
Timothy says
Could you make cupcakes ?
Yummycake says
This looks so delicious, moist, and fluffy. This seems very easy to bake as you shared the recipe here. I will try to bake this today.
Thanks for this delicious cake recipe.
Nikki says
Thanks!! Made this a few days ago, my son loved it so much I am about to make another one!! Was easy to do and I did add a bit more butter to the topping part but other then that followed recipe exactly as was written.
Ethel says
I baked mine in 2 disposable round cake pans instead of 9×13 to give to a couple of senior ladies. Turned out great. I put some toasted pecans on top. Thanks for this great easy recipe.
Heather says
This is delicious! And super easy. Thank you so much!
Jane says
I just took this cake out of the oven ….yes I was baking at 1 a.m. lol. I’m going away with my mom this weekend and she’s the kind of person that HAS to have coffee mid afternoon and there better be something sweet to go with it! Since its supposed to be 85 F here tomorrow I wasn’t about to put the oven on during the hot day lol. I have to say, I’m going to be dreaming of that cake tonight, the house smells amazing! I’ve always been a sucker for nearly anything cinnamon so I knew I had to try it! If it tastes half as good as it smells (and looks) this will rise to the top of my must make cakes! And i have to say, what a refreshing change to read the posts and see that people have actually MADE this cake – so many just have the “looks good” “must try” “pinning this for later”…that’s not why people read the posts. (I’ve actually not made a recipe if at least two people have not tried it and posted actual feedback) Thanks for a quick and easy recipe!
Iris says
Hi carrie,
I made the cake with spelt flour. It’s delicious!!
Thank you!!
Diane says
OMG..I can’t wait to make this.
Cristi says
I plan to make this cake tonight and bring it somewhere in the morning. Can it be left out and is it good room temperature or from the fridge?
Marianne says
My daughter and I just put this cake in the oven for the first time! We can’t wait to try it. How is this best stored? I wanted to make another one for work but will have to bake it the night before.
Thank you!
Stacy says
I’m going to have to make this cake, because it looks so delicious, but I wondering if anyone tried adding raisins to it. My significant other just loves Raisin Cinnamon Rolls, so I want to try it with raisins, but looking for suggestions on how much I should put it.
Julia says
Amazing cake!
How long can i keep it room temperature before putting it in the fridge?
Cathy says
I made this cake this morning but how stupid am I, I forgot to add the sugar to the cake batter! I thought the batter was way to thick and I think I know why now! I added the cinnamon topping and because the batter was so thick i basically had to stir in the topping, it made the cake just right and surprising just sweet enough! I will make this again buy next time with the sugar in the the cake batter. Lol
Misty says
It’s seriously SOOOO YUMMS!! I’ve made it twice and my 7 year old helps, it’s so easy!! Thanks a ton for the recipe!!
Mar says
Hi
Isnt 4 tsp of baking powder too much ??
Debbie Popejoy says
Can you make ahead and freeze?
Katie says
Carol, your cake was stellar! A bit easier than my sour cream coffeecake Bundt and just as delicious! Thank you for sharing this recipe. Ps.I added chopped nuts to the batter and a dash of vanilla to the icing to put it over the edge:)
dan says
can i substitute wheat flour
Jeanie says
Looks fabulous! Just one question… when you use milk in the glaze, do you store the leftovers in the fridge?
naomi winkel says
This is in my oven right now at 11:27pm haha. I’m making it for a church lunch tomorrow.
Erin says
So good and easy to whip up on a weekend morning! Thank you!
Debra Hunt says
Wondering about baking this in a bundt pan….what are your thoughts?
GailMarie says
I just finished making this cake & it is So Very Tasty & Good!!! My 86yr old mother just loves it as do I & I will definitely be making it again soon..
Thanks for posting this.
Carrie says
You are welcome! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
Ella says
MY topping wasn’t runny. What to add/do? Thanks
Nicole says
Hi! I was just wondering if it matters if the butter is salted or unsalted?
Carrie says
I have actually used both but usually use unsalted
Carrie says
It will still work. My butter was just a lot softer.
Linda says
Very good . Could use some chopped walnuts in the topping. Otherwise it was deliciuos.
Laura says
Fabulous!! My husband’s favorite coffee cake recipe.
Karen says
Fabulous!!!! Easy and delicious.
Tina says
Can I make this the night before and bake it in the morning?
Francesca says
Could you make this a day or two before serving? Will it still take good cold?
LeahBeah says
Hi! I made this recipe, but used evaporated milk in place of regular milk. Well, my cake turned out pretty dry. The taste is good though. Just wanted to share my experience for others if that was an option bring considered.
Kirsti says
I made this and it was very good…..but kinda dry. I can’t wait to try it again but I will tweak the recipe. And what I will do is pour HALF of the cake mix in the pan, double the recipe for the topping, and swirl HALF of that topping on the cake mix in the pan….then pour the rest of the cake mix on top of that…..and swirl the remaining topping on that layer. Then I will also double the glaze and I will poke holes in the warm cake when it’s done baking and then drizzle the glaze over the top of the warm cake….that way the glaze gets into the deeper parts of the cake,
Melissa says
Could I use bread flour instead of all purpose flour?
Cocoa says
What a awesome.cinnamon roll cake.it was delicious.
Tina says
Made the cake with a few minor changes, I used splenda & used 1 cup ground oats with 2 cups of flour. Came out GREAT
Evelyn Roman says
This is so good and easy to do…My husband it??
Evelyn Roman says
Easy to do and delicious
Village Bakery says
Thanks so much for this recipe, Carrie. It came out delicious!
Donna says
Just found this tonite and made it right away. Was easy and delicious too! Thanks for a great coffee cake.
Christine says
Could this be baked in a bunt pan?
Jeanette I Bybee says
Adding raisins with the topping wold be really great also, kind of like a cinnamon roll. Yummy, yummy warmth for the tummy..
Angie Walker says
Could this recipe be made into a loaf pan and would I have to alter anything?
Pete (female) says
Has anyone ever made this in a bundt pan? I think I am going to do it and see, may have to bake longer but I love bundt cakes.
Maureen Dallimore says
I thought it was going to be a coffee flavoured cake
Beva says
This sounds yummy !! I can’t wait to make!! I’m gona try making it upside down pecan sticky bun style also!! I love sticky buns !
Pamela says
Can this cake be made in a smaller pan.
Dorene Hofmann says
Can you make ahead of time and than just reheat ?
Marie says
Delicious! Excellent with milk or coffee!! Super easy to make! Family loves it and is great take along for a breakfast or brunch!
Janet Merriman says
My grandson, Luke, says it is the best cake he ever had.
Mary says
Delicious! How long will it keep/how do you recommend storing?
JRobins says
Do you think this would work and still be as light in a bundt pan?
Julie says
I catered a brunch this morning and this was one of the dishes I made. It turned out great. I used the suggestion of doubling the cinnamon topping – plenty of it swirled around. The guests that I made it for loved it! Thank you for sharing the recipe
Joanie says
This is delicious. I will be making it again!
Carrie says
Thats a great idea, let us know how it turns out.
Donna says
EXCELLENT cake !! Couldn’t wait to try it so we had some soon after out of oven when still warm……SOOOOOO good & great with coffee or milk. Very easy to make. I read the reviews about the cinnamon topping being too thick. Mine was too. I added an extra 1 Tbsp if melted butter & a small splash of milk. It wasn’t liquid but thinner enough to be able to swirl better. This recipe is a keeper and one I will be making often !
Ev says
My cake never browned on top. I baked it for 32 minutes and it was brown on the edges and the toothpick came out clean. It tastes good, but wondered if I should have left it in the oven to brown on top. Did not want the cake to be dry. Also cinnamon mixture was put on in clumps and I just swirled it around.
Vandy says
Loved this recipe. I made this in a Bundt pan and took half to a friend’s house and served the other half for brunch the next day. Suffice to say, the cake is GONE. My daughter, who doesn’t like cake much, loved it. I will make this again but without the glaze. My daughter didn’t like the glaze. Also, as another reviewer suggested, I will pour half the batter, swirl in half the topping and then pour in the rest and swirl in the reminder of the topping. Thanks for this recipe.
Andrea says
Question— do I measure all the butter first, then melt it, or melt the butter to the measurement given? Because my cinnamon topping, like other posters’. Innings—was not thin at all, but more like a paste. I had to keep adding melted butter to it to get it thinner, and even then, it was still rather thick….
Harriette says
Simply beautiful! I added 3 apples I had lying around.
Carrie says
Great idea Harriette!
Carrie says
Andrea – I measure the butter first and then melt it. It’s ok if it’s not runny as long as it will still swirl with the cake mix. You can add a little water too if the cinnamon mixture is too thick. Thank you!
Ashley says
This looks amazing! How long does this keep for and how should it be stored? Does it freeze well at all?
Carrie says
Ashley – This will keep for about 1 week. I haven’t tried to freeze it but I think it might work just fine!
Jessica says
This recipe is an instant hit. I made this last night for a work party and let’s just say it didn’t disappoint. I was nervous I overbaked it because the top was brown. Suffice to say, the cinnamon swirl protects the cake from doing that. The icing is an added bonus. I will definitely be making this cake again!
Carrie says
Thanks for sharing Jessica. I’m glad you enjoyed it!
k. warren says
can’t wait to try this, will do it this weekend, perfect timing for some guests coming !
thank you & will start following you on facebook !
Carrie says
Thank you – I hope you enjoy the recipe.
Maxine says
I made this yesterday and served it with dinner as dessert. I tasted it while it was still warm and it was very good. When I had it 6 hours later, it was a little dry. I will serve it warm next time. The cinnamon filling was not thick like some comments stated, but I melted the butter for the cake, then melted the butter for the filling. I think because the butter was warm it melted the brown sugar/cinnamon which made it pourable. The cake was not very sweet (which I liked) and the added icing made it perfect.
Michelle says
Has anyone tried using this recipe for a layered cake, without the glaze of course? Is it too soft or dry like some coffee cakes?
Linda Clark says
I made this recipe for church and it turned out yummy. I did take the advice of several other people and doubled the amount of the filling. I baked it in a bundt panda it came out perfect. Everyone loved it. I would make this again.
Linda Clark says
I made this today for church and it turned out perfect. I did take the advice of several others and doubled the amount of filling. I baked it in a bundt pan because I did not have a disposable 9×13.
Carrie says
Great to hear. Thank you!
Kelly Smith says
Hi! Thought you would like to know I made this with Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free 1-to-1 flour, and it turned out delicious! I like that your recipe uses less butter and sugar than some that I have seen and made. Thank you for sharing it!
Jade says
Just made the cake now; I added a tad more melted butter and milk to make the cinnamon mix less thick. I also decided to make some holes on the warm cake before putting the icing so that it can drip to the bottom of the cake as well. Overall, so delicious, especially if eaten warm!! Cannot wait to make it for get togethers, holidays, etc!
Dianna says
I made a half recipe of this cake with almond flour and it is delicious. I used brown sugar Swerve and Truvia for sweeteners. I put it in a 9 inch glass pie plate for 20 minutes. Next time I will drop in some chopped pecans with the topping. Thank you!
Sarah says
I made this recipe today and it is absolutely delicious!! Not only easy but has that fresh bakery taste. Thank you on so much.
Chris says
Excellent!! Made half recipe for the two of us. Topping mixed up pourable, be sure butter is melted and warm, stir in brown sugar first then flour cinnamon. Not dry at all, I always weigh my flour, once compared my stir and spoon and exceeded the amount significantly. The food scale is a valuable tool for consistent results. Thanks to the reviewers who actually made the recipe, not just those who said “this LOOKS amazing”!
Kathy says
Can you use margarine instead of butter?
Gina Hall says
So easy and it turned out great…..only put in a 1/4 sugar and it tastes great..thanks
Sharon says
OMGOSH! We love cinnamon rolls but it always takes so much work. This is an EXCELlENT substitute. We had it as dessert this evening with pieces about 1/2 cinnamon roll size. The remainder of the “cake”, I cut into cinnamon roll size, wrapped in plastic wrap then foil. They are in the freezer now. Will thaw, warm in the microwave and then pour the glaze over for breakfasts. Bet they will be amazing!! Next time will probably try adding chopped pecans to the topping mix. YUMMY!
Barb says
Really easy to make. I added 1 tbsp of milk to the cinnamon topping and it swirled in really nicely. I also added about 1 tbsp of light softened cream cheese to the drizzle to give it a little more body. A big hit with the family and so much faster and easier than making cinnamon rolls.
June marie says
So awesome and yummy?????
David H says
I made this recipe today. It taste great but it was thin. Not fluffy like the picture above. I followed the recipe exactly as above. I don’t know what happen.
Carrie says
I’m not sure. Mine has not done that before. It sounds like it didn’t rise while baking. Thanks.
Kathy says
I am wanting to use up a cake mix I have in my pantry, I am wondering about the cooking time. You list to cook the cake at 15 minuntes but I wonder if that is a type O
Carrie says
Yes, I’ll update that – I cook the cake for 30-35 minutes. If you use a cake mix instead, I would follow the cooking time on your mix. Thank you!
Luciana says
In the recipe there’s milk, bit at the video it’s not showing putting the milk?? I am confused if I should use that…
Carrie says
There is definitely milk in the recipe. It was probably just overlooked in the video – Thanks!
SCV says
Hi, I am going to make this for the holiday season and I was wondering if you can add butter and reheat a slice like you do a cinnamon roll so you could have it warm, or would that not work because it is a cake.
Carrie says
Yes, you can definitely reheat this cake that way – It will be delicious!
Courtney L Hatcher says
I made this for my husband who LOVES cinnamon rolls! He devoured it! Great alternative for when he wants cinnamon rolls but I dont want to make them homemade
Jo says
LOVED this cake. So easy. I used whole meal flour (as I usually do). I didn’t expect it to be as good as the usual cinnamon rolls as it wouldn’t have the yummy yeast factor, which I love, but it was great.
Since we all love cinnamon, I used more than 1 Tablespoon.
I will certainly be making this again.
Phyllis says
Hi Carrie, made this yesterday for a test run to serve with a birthday breakfast. Mine was a little dry, could you add extra yolk to make more moist? I read one of the reviews where she will poke holes to drizzle glaze into the cake. Also, do you refrigerate? Thanks for your help!
Marie Sykes says
Absolutely DELISH! Topping was nice and liquid, swirled in beautifully. The cake is so moist and tender. Thank you Carrie for sharing. My husband loves cinnamon and was just the right cinnamon taste, not overpowering. Might cut down on the amount of glaze just a little, then again, maybe not! Definitely a keeper.
Carrie says
I haven’t tried adding more yolk so I’m not sure if that would make it more moist or not. I wouldn’t cook it as long to prevent it from drying it out. I do not refrigerate the leftovers. I store in an air tight container. Thanks.