Description
Cinnamon Roll Dream Cake brings Grandma Big Mama’s sweet Southern comfort straight to your dessert table. Warm spices and creamy layers combine for a nostalgic experience that celebrates classic family baking traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cake Base Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon Swirl and Glaze Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by warming the oven to 350F (175C) and coating a 9×13-inch pan with a thin layer of grease to prevent sticking.
- Craft the foundational cake mixture by blending dry ingredients – flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder – in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Introduce liquid components: milk, eggs, and vanilla essence, stirring until the mixture transforms into a silky, uniform consistency.
- Gently fold in the melted butter, ensuring complete integration without overmixing, then transfer the batter into the prepared pan.
- Construct the signature cinnamon swirl by thoroughly combining softened butter, brown sugar, flour, and ground cinnamon until achieving a luxurious, homogeneous texture.
- Strategically distribute dollops of the cinnamon mixture across the cake’s surface, then use a knife to create elegant marbled patterns by drawing graceful lines through the batter.
- Position the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 35-40 minutes, monitoring until a toothpick emerges completely clean when inserted into the cake’s center.
- Simultaneously prepare the glossy finishing glaze by whisking powdered sugar with milk and vanilla until achieving a smooth, pourable consistency.
- Upon removing the cake from the oven, immediately drizzle the prepared glaze evenly across the warm surface, allowing it to seep into the cake’s delicate crumb.
- Allow the cake to rest and cool slightly, permitting flavors to harmonize before serving to eager guests.
Notes
- Customize the cake by swirling the cinnamon mixture more vigorously for a more dramatic marbled effect.
- Opt for whole wheat flour to boost nutritional value and add a nutty undertone to the cake.
- Substitute dairy milk with almond or oat milk for a lactose-free version that’s equally delicious.
- Experiment with cream cheese frosting instead of the classic glaze for a richer, tangier topping.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg