Description
A show-stopping sweet treat, this Giant Cinnamon Roll Cake combines the soft, pillowy texture of classic cinnamon rolls with the wow-factor of a giant shareable cake. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 ¼ teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 4 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoon cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoon milk (for icing)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk, granulated sugar, and yeast. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add melted butter, egg, and salt. Mix in flour gradually until a soft dough forms. Knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- On a floured surface, roll dough into a large rectangle. Spread softened butter over the dough. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Cut dough into long strips and coil them into a giant spiral in a greased round cake pan. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40–45 minutes until golden. Let cool slightly. Mix powdered sugar, cream cheese, milk, and vanilla for the icing, and drizzle over the warm cake.
Notes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 67g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg