Description
A moist, tender, and comforting dessert made with simple pantry staples. This easy cake features a classic cinnamon swirl and a creamy cream cheese glaze, requiring no yeast or rising time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup softened unsalted butter (for filling)
- ½ cup brown sugar (for filling)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for filling)
- 4 ounces softened cream cheese (for glaze)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, beat granulated sugar and vegetable oil until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla and milk.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- In a small bowl, mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon to create the filling.
- Pour half the batter into the pan. Dollop the cinnamon-butter mixture over the batter and swirl gently with a knife. Pour remaining batter on top and sprinkle with any remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes.
- While cooling, whisk cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 1 tablespoon milk until smooth to make the glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm cake and serve.
Notes
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best texture. Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense cake. If the top browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil. The cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or frozen individually for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of the
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 40
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
Keywords: cinnamon roll cake, easy dessert, pantry baking, cream cheese glaze, family friendly, budget friendly, quick baking