Description
Indulge in the warmth of a Cinnamon Roll Layer Cake, featuring soft layers swirled with rich cinnamon sugar and crowned with velvety cream cheese frosting. This delightful dessert is perfect for celebrations or cozy brunches, bringing joy and laughter to any gathering. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it’s a cake that promises to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter with sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients and milk into the butter mixture until just combined.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in pans before transferring to wire racks.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Gradually add heavy cream and mix until fluffy.
- Assemble the cake by layering the cakes with frosting in between and on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (106g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: For added flavor, substitute vanilla extract with almond extract. Enhance textures by adding nuts or dried fruits to the batter. Ensure not to overmix after adding flour for a fluffier cake.
