Craving cinnamon rolls but not in the mood for all the kneading, rising, and rolling? Enter the Cinna-bun Cakeāa gooey, cinnamon-swirled treat that brings all the warm, comforting flavors of a homemade cinnamon bun, baked into an easy oven cake. Itās the ultimate dessert (or breakfast!) that tastes like it came straight from a bakeryābut is made right in your kitchen.
Whether you’re baking for brunch, a family get-together, or just need a little something sweet to go with your morning coffee, this cake hits the spot every single time.
š„® What Is a Cinna-bun Cake?
Imagine the soft, fluffy texture of a coffee cake mixed with the sweet, spicy swirl of a cinnamon rollāand then topped with a smooth vanilla glaze. Thatās Cinna-bun Cake. Itās everything you love about cinnamon rolls, simplified into a no-fuss cake thatās baked right in a single dish. No yeast. No waiting. Just mix, bake, and devour.
š§¾ Ingredients Youāll Need
This recipe is straightforward and uses pantry staples. Hereās what youāll need to get baking:
For the Cake:
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 cup granulated sugar
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4 teaspoons baking powder
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1 1/2 cups milk
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2 large eggs
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1/2 cup (1 stick) melted butter
For the Cinnamon Swirl:
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
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2/3 cup softened butter
For the Glaze:
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2 cups powdered sugar
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5 tablespoons milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
š©āš³ How to Make Cinna-bun Cake in the Oven