Cinna-bun Cake in the oven!

Great choice! A Cinna-bun Cake is a delicious and easy dessert that brings all the flavors of a classic cinnamon roll in a cake form. Here’s a recipe to make your own:

Ingredients: For the cake:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk

For the cinnamon filling:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 3 tbsp ground cinnamon

For the cream cheese frosting:

  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 35-40 minutes

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with cooking spray and set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk, until well combined.
  7. In a separate small bowl, mix together the melted butter, light brown sugar, and ground cinnamon to create the cinnamon filling.
  8. Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared cake pan.
  9. Spread half of the cinnamon filling over the cake batter.
  10. Pour the remaining cake batter over the cinnamon filling.
  11. Swirl the remaining cinnamon filling over the top of the cake batter.
  12. Bake the cake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  13. Let the cake cool to room temperature before making the cream cheese frosting.
  14. In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and softened butter together until smooth.
  15. Gradually mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until well combined.
  16. Spread the cream cheese frosting over the cooled cake before serving.

Enjoy your delicious Cinna-bun Cake straight from the oven! This cake is perfect for a special occasion or for a weekend treat with your loved ones.