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Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake

Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake: Your Go-To Sweet Brunch Delight

Indulge in this homemade Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake, a sweet brunch delight perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour substitute with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar no direct substitutions recommended
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder check for freshness
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt kosher or sea salt alternatives
  • 1 cup Milk whole or 2%; non-dairy works for lactose-free
  • 2 Large Eggs no substitute recommended
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter melted and slightly cooled
For the Cinnamon Swirl
  • 0.5 cup Brown Sugar light or dark brown sugar can be interchanged
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon essential for flavor
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar cornstarch-based options can be used
  • 2 tablespoons Milk adjust for consistency
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract consider vanilla paste or another extract

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • knife or toothpick

Method
 

Step‑By‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine milk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
  4. Gently mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon for the swirl.
  6. Layer half the batter in the baking dish, sprinkle with half the cinnamon mix, add remaining batter, and top with remaining cinnamon mix.
  7. Use a knife or toothpick to swirl through the batter gently.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden.
  9. Let it cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Prepare glaze by whisking powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla together until smooth.
  11. Once cooled, drizzle glaze over the cake, slice, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Avoid overmixing the batter for a tender cake. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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