Description
Homemade cinnamon roll coffee cake delivers pure morning comfort with layers of sweet spice and tender crumb. Warm notes of cinnamon and buttery richness promise a delightful breakfast companion you’ll savor bite by delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Fat and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ cups unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 5 tablespoons whole milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly grease a 9×13 inch (23×33 centimeter) baking pan to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, eggs, and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes smooth and well-incorporated.
- Gradually fold in all-purpose flour, pure vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt, stirring until just combined without overmixing.
- Slowly pour in whole milk, continuously stirring to create a silky, lump-free batter that flows easily.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared baking pan, using a spatula to distribute it evenly across the bottom.
- Create the cinnamon topping by combining melted butter, dark brown sugar, all-purpose flour, and ground cinnamon in a separate bowl until achieving a uniform, crumbly texture.
- Delicately spoon the cinnamon mixture over the batter, then use a knife to create elegant swirling patterns that marble through the cake’s surface.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean with no wet batter.
- While the cake bakes, prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until reaching a smooth, pourable consistency.
- Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool for 10-15 minutes.
- Drizzle the prepared glaze generously over the warm cake, allowing it to seep into the crevices and create a delectable finish.
- Slice and serve the cake warm or at room temperature, enjoying its tender crumb and sweet cinnamon swirls.
Notes
- Crave-worthy cake transforms classic cinnamon roll flavors into an easy, irresistible breakfast treat.
- Swirling technique creates beautiful marbled pattern that looks professionally decorated without complex skills.
- Glaze adds extra sweetness, making each bite moist and indulgent with minimal additional effort.
- Perfect for weekend mornings, potlucks, or spontaneous gatherings where you want to impress without complicated preparations.
- Leftovers stay deliciously soft when stored covered at room temperature for 2-3 days, becoming even more flavorful as spices settle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 386 kcal
- Sugar: 33g
- Sodium: 171mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg