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Classic Homemade Cinnamon Cake with Vanilla Glaze

A delicious homemade cinnamon cake with swirls of brown sugar and cinnamon throughout, topped with a sweet vanilla glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch or dessert!
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 539
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 5 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Thoroughly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan to prevent sticking.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt for the cake base.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix just until combined. Be careful not to overmix - a few small lumps are okay.
  5. Pour the batter into your prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
  6. For the cinnamon swirl, beat together the softened butter, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon in a bowl until well combined and creamy.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of the cinnamon mixture over the cake batter. Use a knife or skewer to swirl the cinnamon mixture throughout the batter, creating a marbled effect.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean with a few moist crumbs.
  9. While the cake is baking, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth and pourable.
  10. Allow the cake to cool for about 10 minutes before drizzling with the vanilla glaze.
  11. Serve warm or at room temperature for the ultimate cinnamon cake experience.

Nutrition

Calories: 539kcalCarbohydrates: 83gProtein: 6gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 380mgFiber: 1gSugar: 57g
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