👩‍🍳 How to Make Cinna-bun Cake in the Oven
Step 1: Preheat and Prep
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set it aside.
Step 2: Mix the Cake Batter
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder. Add the milk, eggs, and vanilla extract, then stir in the melted butter. Mix until smooth and pour the batter into the prepared dish.
Step 3: Swirl It Up
In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Mix in the softened butter until a thick, crumbly paste forms. Drop spoonfuls of this cinnamon mixture over the batter, then use a knife to swirl it gently throughout the cake.
Step 4: Bake
Place the cake in the oven and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 5: Make the Glaze
While the cake is baking, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
Step 6: Glaze and Serve
Once the cake comes out of the oven, drizzle the glaze generously over the warm cake. Let it soak in slightly before slicing and serving.
🍽 Tips for Success
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Serve Warm: This cake is best enjoyed warm, when the cinnamon swirl is still gooey and the glaze is melty.
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Add a Twist: Stir chopped pecans or walnuts into the cinnamon swirl for a little crunch.
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Make It for Breakfast: Pair it with coffee or tea for a sweet start to your day.
💛 Why You’ll Love It
The Cinna-bun Cake is everything comforting about home baking—rich with cinnamon, buttery, and just the right amount of sweet. It’s the kind of dessert that makes the whole house smell like a dream and gets rave reviews from everyone who tries it.
Best of all? No waiting for dough to rise or messing with sticky rolls. Just mix, bake, and enjoy that cinnamon roll magic—cake-style.
