Cinnamon Roll Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Cinnamon rolls have been a breakfast and brunch favorite for so long but there’s also a lot of love around for cake. If you can’t decide which you prefer, the good news is you don’t have to. This cinnamon roll cake recipe not only over-delivers on flavor but it’s simple to prepare.

Soft, moist cinnamon-flavored cake with warm spices and sugar is topped with a cream cheese glaze. A slice of this rich and indulgent cake is sure to put a smile on any face.

You’ll see that the recipe uses heavy cream and this is both for flavor and to make it super-moist. You can either make the cake yourself or, if you’re in a rush, use any kind of boxed mix. Take care not to cook this for too long, as nobody likes a dry cake! As soon as a toothpick inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean, it’s done.

Let it cool completely and then frost. You are going to love this cake so much!

Give this recipe a try for yourself and see how quickly it becomes a family favorite.

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Why do I love this recipe?

This cake is simple to prepare and you’re going to love the amazing flavor it offers. If you love cinnamon rolls, it’s a no-brainer that you’re going to enjoy this recipe too, since all the cinnamon roll flavors are in there along with a tasty cream cheese frosting.

Try these easy cinnamon rolls for another cinnamon and sugar-flavored dessert.

How to Serve It:

Have a slice of this for breakfast or brunch. It’s nice with bacon and eggs on the side, or you might prefer a fruit cup. Add a cup of coffee and you have all the makings of a satisfying morning meal.

Can You Make It Ahead?

Since the cake needs to be completely cool before you add the frosting, you can make it in advance if you prefer.

Check out my cucumber cream cheese crack dip for a savory recipe that uses cream cheese.

Ingredients:

Cake:

• Milk
• Butter (Melted)
• Eggs
• Baking Powder
• Sugar (Granulated)
• All Purpose Flour
• Pinch of salt

Topping:

• Cinnamon
• All Purpose Flour
• Packed Brown Sugar
• Butter (Softened)

Frosting:

• Sugar (Powdered)
• Vanilla Extract
• Milk
• Cream Cheese

How to make Cinnamon Roll Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting:

Step 1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees. 

Step 2. In a mixing bowl, combine the ingredients needed for the cake, and blend until creamy and smooth. 

Add the flour.

Add the sugar.

Add the butter.

Add the eggs.

Add the baking powder.

Add the milk.

Step 3. Layer the batter in a 9×13 baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. 

Step 4. Mix together the topping ingredients until well combined. 

Add the brown sugar and butter.

Add the flour.

Add the cinnamon.

Step 5. Spread the topping over the cake batter, and swirl to combine. 

Step 6. Bake the cake for 40-45 minutes. Let cool for 30 minutes. 

Step 7. Blend together the frosting ingredients.

Add the cream cheese and vanilla.

Add the powdered sugar.

Add the milk.

Spread over the cake while it is still a bit warm. Enjoy!

This delicious breakfast or brunch favorite combines the timeless appeal of cake with the delicious treats known as cinnamon rolls. This cake isn’t just for your morning meal either. It makes a great snack or you could enjoy it as dessert.

Cinnamon Roll Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes

Total Time: 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 12

Soft, moist cinnamon-flavored cake with warm spices and sugar is topped with a cream cheese glaze. A slice of this rich and indulgent cake is sure to put a smile on any face.

4.20 from 35 votes

Review Recipe

Ingredients 

Cake:

• 1 ½ cup Milk
• 8 tbsp Butter, Melted
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 tsp Baking Powder
• 1 cup Sugar, Granulated
• 3 cup All Purpose Flour
• Pinch of salt

Topping:

• 1 tbsp Cinnamon
• 1 tbsp All Purpose Flour
• 1 cup Packed Brown Sugar
• 16 tbsp Butter, Softened

Frosting:

• 1 ½ cup Sugar, Powdered
• 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 4 tbsp Milk
• 4 oz Cream Cheese

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Instructions

• Heat the oven to 350 degrees. 
• In a mixing bowl, combine the ingredients needed for the cake, and blend until creamy and smooth. 
• Layer the batter in a 9×13 baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. 
• Mix together the topping ingredients until well combined. 
• Spread the topping over the cake batter, and swirl to combine. 
• Bake the cake for 40-45 minutes. 
• Let cool for 30 minutes. 
• Blend together the frosting ingredients and spread over the cake while it is still a bit warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 605kcal | Carbohydrates: 84g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 298mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 59g

Author: Laura

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Storage Instructions:

Don’t leave this cake out at room temperature for more than a couple of hours because of the cream cheese frosting. Keep leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge.  

Variations and Substitutions:

You might want to add half a cup of nuts to your cinnamon roll cake. Consider walnuts, pecans or even mixed chopped nuts, added directly to the batter or used to top the cake. Use a boxed cake mix if you prefer, or change the frosting flavor.

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