Cinnabon Cinnamon Cake

Here’s a recipe inspired by the classic Cinnabon cinnamon flavor — soft, swirly, and drenched in rich cream cheese frosting 🍰

🍰 Cinnabon-Style Cinnamon Cake

🛒 Ingredients

Cake:

• 2½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tablespoon baking powder

• ½ teaspoon baking soda

• ½ teaspoon salt

• 1 cup sugar

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

• 2 large eggs

• 1 cup buttermilk

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cinnamon Swirl:

• ½ cup brown sugar

• 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

• 2 tablespoons melted butter

Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 4 oz cream cheese, softened

• ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Cake Batter

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.

3. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

4. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

5. Beat in eggs and vanilla.

6. Alternate adding flour mixture and buttermilk until just combined.

2️⃣ Add the Cinnamon Swirl

1. Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter.

2. Pour half the batter into the pan.

3. Sprinkle half the cinnamon mixture.

4. Add remaining batter and top with remaining cinnamon mixture.

5. Use a knife to gently swirl the layers for a marbled effect.

3️⃣ Bake

• Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

• Cool completely before frosting.

4️⃣ Cream Cheese Frosting

1. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.

2. Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Mix until creamy.

3. Spread generously over cooled cake.

🌟 Tips

• For a gooier swirl, add 1–2 tablespoons of heavy cream to the cinnamon sugar.

• Warm slightly before serving for that “fresh bakery” experience.

• Optional: Sprinkle chopped pecans or drizzle caramel on top.

If you want, I can also give a Bundt version with cinnamon glaze that’s almost identical to the signature Cinnabon rolls but in cake form.